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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
Would southeast need to be capitalized in a sentence?
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Yes, "General" should be capitalized when referring to a military or professional title before a name (e.g., General Smith) or when used as part of a specific name (e.g., Attorney General).
Do you capitalize the word Vanilla cupcake in a sentence?
No.
Why would you think to capitalize the word vanilla any more than you would think to capitalize strawberry, chocolate, or mint?
There are, of course -and as always-, exceptions.
1.) Capitalize if the flavor is a brand name, in other words, a registered trademark.
also:
2.) Capitalize any word in a flavor name (or anything else) which is the name or adjective form of a country, state, city, region or any other proper name.
Examples of these exceptions:
Do you like my Grand Marnier cupcakes?
Here are some Drambuie cupcakes.
I could eat a dozen French vanilla cupcakes!
Mom baked two German chocolate layer cakes.
"I love Boston cream pie!"
Have a glass of Tahitian vanilla coconut milk.
"This isn't just any old chocolate bar. It's is a yummy Brazilian chocolate one!"
"My favorite treat at Basin-Robbin's is their Rootn' Tootn' Rum Chocolate ice cream."
(In this case even 'rum' and 'chocolate' are capitalized because they're parts of a registered trademark, hence the whole group of words is one proper name.)
"My sister is a baker. She invented a super new flavor of cream puff. She calls them her Montenegro Vanilla cream puffs" (Here vanilla is capitalized because it's part of a registered proper name and may or may not taste anything like 'regular' vanilla.)
Get it?
Should you use title when introducing yourself?
It is not necessary to use a title when introducing yourself in casual or informal settings. However, in more formal or professional settings, it may be appropriate to include a title such as "Dr.," "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Ms." before your name.
How many syllables are in grateful?
There are two syllables in the word "grateful." It is pronounced as "grate-ful."
When do you capitalise the word Rugby?
You should capitalize the word "Rugby" when referring to the sport or the specific Rugby Football Union.
Do you capitalize delivery truck in a sentence?
Yes, "delivery truck" should be capitalized if it is used as part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.
What is an example of the punctuation mark ellipse?
I think you mean ellipsis, which denotes a pause in speech. It is written as 3 full stop marks.
Example:
"Well...I guess that would be okay"
Place a comma after "cold" and a period at the end. "Because the weather was so cold" is an initial adverbial dependent clause and therefore needs a comma at its end.
Do you capitalize the work black history?
Yes, the term "Black history" is typically capitalized as it refers to the history and experiences of Black individuals and communities. This acknowledges the importance and significance of Black history in the context of broader historical narratives.
Is freight capitalized as part of a lease?
It depends on the specific lease agreement. In some cases, freight costs may be included as part of the capitalized cost in a lease, while in other cases they may be treated as separate costs. It is important to review the terms of the lease agreement to determine how freight costs are being handled.
How is encomium used in a sentence?
"The encomium the master of ceremonies poured out about all her wonderful achievements made her blush even before he introduced her by name."
Is the word principal capitalized?
The word "principal" is capitalized when it refers to a person's title or a specific person’s name, such as "Principal Johnson." However, it is not capitalized when referring to the main amount of money, the primary element, or a principal in a legal matter.
What did office furniture manufacturers devote research money to in the early twenty-first century?
Office furniture manufacturers in the early twenty-first century devoted research money to ergonomic designs, sustainable materials, and flexible workspace solutions. They focused on creating products that promoted employee well-being, supported collaboration, and reflected changing work styles.
Why do business letters use open punctuation?
Business letters use open punctuation to streamline communication and make the text more concise and easily digestible. By omitting unnecessary punctuation marks, such as commas and colons, the letter appears more professional and modern. Additionally, open punctuation saves space and reduces the likelihood of errors in the message.
When do you capitalize a language in a sentence?
You should capitalize a language when it is the name of the language or when referring to it as a proper noun, but not when used as a common noun. For example, "I am learning Spanish" (correct) vs. "I am learning how to speak spanish" (incorrect).
Does the word 'world' begin with a capital letter?
No, the word 'world' is a common noun. A common noun is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence.
Does facts have to be capitalized?
No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is
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Do you punctuate works cited at the end of a sentence?
Yes, you should always punctuate a sentence that ends with a citation in a works cited. Use the appropriate punctuation mark (usually a period) to end the sentence before the citation.
How do you punctuate which vs that?
Use "which" with a comma before it if the information it provides is non-essential, meaning the sentence still makes sense without it. Use "that" without a comma if the information is essential to the sentence's meaning.
Example: "I bought a car, which was blue." (non-essential, use a comma) "I like cars that are fast." (essential, no comma)
Do you capitalize the words federal holidays?
Yes, the words "federal holidays" are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence or as part of a proper noun, such as "Federal Holidays Act."
What is the missing punctuation mark of teacher said Come follow me.?
The missing punctuation mark is a period. The correct sentence should be: "Teacher said, 'Come follow me.'"
If 'the' is part of the official name of the newspaper then it should be included in your style of punctuation for the title. Otherwise, it shouldn't be.
