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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
Should the word STAR be capitalized?
no. unless it is someones name or starts at the beginning of a sentence
Should agreed medical examination be capitalized?
No, "agreed medical examination" does not need to be capitalized unless it is used as part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.
Yes, "Boys" is capitalized when it is the first word in a sentence or as part of a proper noun.
Yes, "Space" is often capitalized when referring to outer space or the universe as a proper noun.
Should secondary students be capitalized in the middle of a sentence?
No, "secondary students" should not be capitalized in the middle of a sentence unless it is a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.
Is the word caldera a proper noun?
No, "caldera" is a common noun. It refers to a large volcanic crater, typically formed by a major eruption.
Is full punctuation a type of punctuation?
No, "full punctuation" is not a specific type of punctuation; it usually refers to the use of all standard punctuation marks like periods, commas, question marks, exclamation points, etc. for proper grammar and sentence structure.
Yes, it does, Egypt needs a capital, so does Egyptians. It is a rule of grammar.
What is the purpose of the question mark in a file name in a command line?
it is a wildcard for each unknown letter in a command. If you want to find all files in a directory that start with a and have a three letter file extention, you would use the command dir a*.???
Which is the correct pairing of presidents and their vice presidents?
President william henry harrison- vice president john tyler
Do you capitalize billion in 45 billion?
No, "billion" should not be capitalized in a sentence like "45 billion dollars." It is only capitalized if it is part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.
When do you capitalize the word geology?
It should be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence and when it forms part of a title.
Should polar bears be capitalized?
Yes, "Polar Bears" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific species of bear found in the Arctic region.
Is the word internet ever capitalized within a sentence?
It is common for the word Internet to be capitalized. However, there are differing opinions over whether it should be or not.
It ultimately comes down to your own style choice. If you choose to capitalize it then remain consistent throughout your work and always capitalize it or vice versa.
Do you capitalize the word church?
Yes, the word "Church" is typically capitalized when referring to a specific church or the Christian church in general. However, it is not capitalized when used in a general sense (e.g., "the local church").
What are some good titles for essays having to do with food?
- "Feast for the Senses: Exploring the Art of Culinary Delights"
- "Food for Thought: The Cultural Significance of Cuisine"
- "Savoring Simplicity: Embracing the Joy of Home Cooking"
- "From Farm to Fork: Navigating the Journey of Food Sustainability"
On standard keyboards it appears on the key beside the 'M'
Should doctor be capitalized in an essay?
Yes, "Doctor" should be capitalized when it is used as a title before a person's name, such as "Dr. Smith."
What punctuation is used for INC?
The appropriate punctuation for "Inc." is a period (.) after the abbreviation.
Should you capitalize girl scout if you are referring to someone as being a girl scout?
Yes, and so should "Girl Scout".
In addition:
Girl Scout Brownie is a proper noun because it names a specific level of Girl Scouting, so yes, Brownie should be capitalized whenever referring to a Girl Scout Brownie.
Note: GSUSA changed the level names so that "Girl Scout" always comes first, so "Girl Scout Brownie" is the correct usage.
Is the word honor capitalized?
The word "honor" is not typically capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
What is it called when you name something in a sentence then you rename it in the same sentence?
The immediate repetition is is called an appositive, where new information is given about the noun.
Examples
The teacher, once a dancer herself, was very skilled.
My sister Eve is nine years old.
Do you capitalize Consumer information agency?
It should only be capitalized if it is the full proper title of a company.
What are braces used for in punctuation?
Braces { } are used in writing to group together related items or to indicate a separate set of options within a list. They can also be used in mathematical expressions or computer programming to denote a defined block of code.
