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Punctuation and Capitalization
Are you hooked on commas? Are you possessive about apostrophes? Do you think hyphens look dashing? This category is for questions related to the use of certain marks to separate words into sentences and clauses and capital letters in writing.
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Is all the letters that you put in front of a sentence (i.e. You have no money.) and it can be the letter that you put in your name (i.e. John Martin) and when you have in a sentence like this (i.e. Oh my god I have a crush on him.) you can even put it in to a question and exclamation (i.e. Who are you?/ OMG it's.... Justin Bieber!)
The sentence should be punctuated as follows: "Read a book, such as 'My Side of the Mountain,' and write a reflection of the plot." This punctuation clarifies the instruction by setting off the book title with commas and enclosing it in quotation marks for emphasis.
When using a post script should the first word following the PS always be capitalized?
Yes, when using a postscript (PS), the first word following the PS should always be capitalized to maintain proper grammar and readability.
Should indigenous Australian be capitalised?
Yes, "Indigenous Australian" should be capitalized as it refers to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. This shows respect and acknowledges the cultural significance of their identity.
Should you capitalize the n in I-75 north?
Yes, you should capitalize the "N" in "I-75 North" as it is the correct way to indicate direction on a highway or interstate.
Should you capitalize southern Korea?
no not really...unless you're using it as a title or at the begining of a sentence
Should whom it may concern be capitalized in a salutation?
Sources vary on this. Acceptable capitalisation of this salutation include the following:
- To whom it may concern
- To Whom it May Concern
- To Whom It May Concern
Put out cream cheese, peanut butter and jelly for the bagels.
Is the word corpsman capitalized?
It should be capitalized when it directly precedes the name of a person.
Is the word naval capitalized?
It all depends on how you are using it. If you're using 'navy' as in the color, the only time you would capitalize it is at the beginning of a sentence or in a title. If you mean 'navy' as in the US Navy, then you would capitalize it because it is a name.
Should hurricane Alex be capitalized in a sentence?
Yes, "Hurricane Alex" should be capitalized since it is a proper noun referring to the specific storm system.
Should goddess Juno be capitalized?
Yes, "Goddess Juno" should be capitalized because in English, proper nouns like names of deities are capitalized.
What punctuation mark is used to set off explanatory words?
When you start a sentence with an introductory word or phrase instead of a subject, you need to use a comma to separate it from the rest of the sentence. Despite her best efforts, the cake was flat when it came out of the oven.
The sentence should have a comma after "inventions" to separate the two independent clauses. It should read: "You can be proud of all the American inventions that have been produced throughout the 1800s, the list is long and very impressive."
How do you punctuate day to day?
If you're using it as an adjective then it should be hyphenated: day-to-day.
Otherwise, it shouldn't be.
Do you capitalize Memorial Day when writing it?
Yes, it should be capitalized because it is a proper noun
Can you capitalize the word chief in the middle of a sentence?
No you don't.
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Yes, if it is title. Most of the officers work in the same room, but the Chief has his own office.
If used as an adjective, then yes, it should be capitalized. If used as a verb, then no, lower-case is proper. Wait a minute...how does one "polish" a sausage?
Should you capitalize Coeliac Disease?
Yes, "Coeliac Disease" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific medical condition that affects the digestive system.
Should the word elementary be capitalize?
No, unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun (e.g., Elementary School ABC).
Should landscape designer and nursery employee be capitalized in a sentence?
No, "landscape designer" and "nursery employee" should not be capitalized unless they are used as part of a proper noun or a title.
Should the words college board be capitalized in a sentence?
No, they should only be capitalized if they form part of a title.
