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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.
6,363 Questions
Do you capitalize titles of an individual?
Yes, titles of individuals (such as President, Doctor, Professor) are typically capitalized when they are used directly before a person's name as part of the title. For example, "President Obama" or "Dr. Smith."
On a bright crisp morning Kyle can be found lifting weights running laps and doing sit-ups?
Kyle is dedicated to his fitness routine, incorporating weightlifting, running, and sit-ups to stay in shape. His morning workouts help him start the day feeling energized and focused.
Yes, the word "Queen" should be capitalized when referring to a specific queen such as Queen Elizabeth II.
No, stars are not capitalized unless they are part of a specific name or title.
Should Worksheet titles and subtitles should be as wordy as possible?
No, worksheet titles and subtitles should be concise and clearly convey the topic or purpose of the worksheet. Clarity and brevity help users quickly understand the content and navigate the document effectively.
Does mother start with a capital letter?
It depends on the situation.
If a child calls their mom "Mother!", then it would be capitalized because it is a "name"
However if you were talking about someone in general saying that she is a mother, it would not be capitalized.
Where does the punctuation go in this sentence George Gray said Mary Beth is on the phone?
The correct punctuation for the sentence "George Gray said, 'Mary Beth is on the phone.'" is to place a comma after "said" and to use single quotation marks around "Mary Beth is on the phone."
Is the word sincerely capitalized?
No, the word "sincerely" is not capitalized unless it is used at the beginning of a sentence or in a heading.
Should the words Language Arts be capitalized?
Yes, since it's the name of something. (Course/Subject)
At the beginning of the sentence (Deep blue sea) or when it forms part of the proper noun or when it is used in the title (Deep Blue Sea).
What needs to be capitalized in a title?
All words are capitalized in a title except the articles, prepositions and conjunctions and when the word is fewer than 5 letters.
The first and last words of the title are always capitalized even if these words are articles, prepositions, conjunctions and fewer than 5 letters.
Examples:
Alice in Wonderland
Shrek Forever After
Beauty and the Beast
Should the name of element of the periodic table be capitalized?
Only if it's like:
- H= Hydrogen
- He= Helium
In legal writing, specific terms like "Contract," "Plaintiff," "Defendant," or "Deed" are usually capitalized when they refer to a particular document or party in a case. These capitalizations help provide clarity and specificity in legal documents.
Do you capitalize the names of restaurants?
Yes, names of restaurants are typically capitalized as they are proper nouns.
Is it proper to capitalize the word European?
Yes, it is proper to capitalize the word "European" when referring to people, languages, or things related to Europe. However, when used in a general sense or as an adjective, it does not need to be capitalized (e.g., European culture vs. a European country).
No, "rd" is not typically capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title. In most cases, it is written as "rd" in lowercase, such as 3rd Street or 3rd place.
Does winter have to be capitalized?
Winter is typically capitalized when referring to the season itself, as in "Winter is a cold season." However, it does not need to be capitalized when describing the weather or a general winter occurrence, as in "I don't like cold winters."
Should quisling be capitalized?
No, "quisling" should not be capitalized unless it is the first word in a sentence. It is a common noun derived from the name of a Norwegian politician who collaborated with occupying German forces during World War II.
Should the word interwar be capitalized?
No, the word "interwar" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Are you supposed to capitalize the court?
If you speak of "the judge," the word should not be capitalized. But when you write of "Judge Smith" the word should be capitized. Likewise, if you quote someone as having said, "Yes, Judge, I did," it would be capitizalized.
This is not a single punctuation with a separate name. It signifies a question asked in an exclamatory way.
Yes, the sentence should have an apostrophe to denote possession. It should be written as: "Linda and her vice presidents' are going to Brazil."
Yes, Fall 2011 should be capitalized because Fall refers to a specific season, and 2011 is a proper noun denoting a specific year.
Estes's house or Estes' house.?
Both "Estes's house" and "Estes' house" are correct, but the latter (Estes' house) is more commonly used to show possession when a singular noun already ends in s.
Do you have to have both letters capitalized when abbreviating states?
It is proper and implied that you should, but I have seen people just put down Ny instead of NY...
When mailing a letter you have both letters capitalized.
