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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
What is a sentence for punctuate?
You must punctuate every sentence.
You will learn to correctly punctuate sentences when you learn the types of sentences.
Need a sentence for the word rural?
The rural areas of Wisconsin are full of apple orchards and pumpkin farms.
Generally, cities have larger populations than rural areas.
Is pillar capitalized in a sentence?
The term "pillar" is not usually capitalized in a sentence unless it is at the beginning or part of a proper noun. For example: "I leaned against the pillar of the building."
Focusing excessively on word choice indicates a lack of creativity and originality in one's thinking. An intellectually bankrupt individual may place too much importance on the form of expression rather than the substance of their ideas.
What are the three main things commas do?
Uses of Commas
1. to separate three or more things in the series
Example: oranges, apples, grapes, and guavas
2. to connect two independent clauses (use comma + conjunction)
Example: He went to look for the dog, but it wasn't there.
3. to set off introductory element
Example: Leaving the house, Allan left his wallet.
What words in the dictionary are capitalized?
Typically, only proper nouns, such as names of people, places, or brands, are capitalized in a dictionary. Other common nouns, adjectives, and verbs are usually not capitalized unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.
Yes, a comma should precede "i.e." when it is used in a sentence to introduce an explanation or clarification.
Gram is capitalized when used at the begi
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Gram is a common
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Example: Big Gram Ideas Bookstore
Does public records need to be capitalized?
No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is
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What are the punctuation codons?
The three codons UAA (ochre), UAG (amber), and UGA (opal) that do not code for an amino acid but act as signals for the termination of protein synthesis.
When you call someone Little Jack to you capitalize little?
No, you do not capitalize "little" in this context. It remains lowercase unless it is the first word of the sentence.
Do you capitalize little when you call someone Little Jack?
No, "little" is not capitalized when used as an affectionate nickname like "Little Jack." It is typically only capitalized when it is part of someone's official name or title.
When using baby as a name such as Baby Jack do you capitalize Baby?
Yes, when using "Baby" as part of a name like "Baby Jack," it should be capitalized as it is being used as a proper noun in this context.
Should you capitalize a name like Lego?
Yes, "Lego" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun and the name of a company.
Yes, "Great Divide" is capitalized when referring to a specific location or entity, such as the Great Divide mountain range. "Great divide" is lowercase when used in a general sense, such as describing a separation between ideologies.
Does the 'Navajo Nation Seal' need to be capitalized in an essay?
Yes, the term "Navajo Nation Seal" should be capitalized in an essay to show respect for the official title and importance of the symbol.
Should you capitalize African hippopotamus?
Yes but only the word Africa
n because it is a proper
nou
n. Hippopotamus should
not be capitalized because it is a commo
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It should be ---- Africa
n hippopotamus.
What is word for first name in diaries?
The word for first name in diaries is typically referred to as "forename."
When writing December 2010 do you put a comma in between the month and year?
Yes, there is usually a comma. If you choose not to use a comma then you should remain consistent. For example, if you're writing an academic paper and using lots of dates then they should either all have commas or they should all have no commas.
How do you show that a letter should be capitalized?
To show a letter should be capitalized, hmm... most people draw three lines under the selected letter.
Would you capitalize democrat in a regular sentence?
Only capitalize "Democrat" when it refers to a specific political party or organization. In a general sentence referring to someone who supports democratic ideals, "democrat" should not be capitalized.
Should the word freshman be capitalized?
The word "freshman" should be capitalized when used as part of a formal title, such as "Freshman Orientation." In general usage, it is not necessary to capitalize the word "freshman."
Would you capitalize the word art teacher?
No, "art teacher" should not be capitalized, as it is a common noun.
Do you write western Canada or Western Canada?
The two phrases "western Canada" and "Western Canada" are not entirely interchangeable. Depending on the context, either one of them or both of them may be correct.
If you are referring to Canada's western provinces in a concrete sense, a capital "W" is not appropriate, because the word "western" is just a descriptive adjective. If, however, you are referring to it as a political unit, the term becomes a collective proper noun and deserves a capital "W." However, don't forget general capitalization rules.
Ex:
- I visited western Canada. (geographical)
- I think the citizens of Western Canada have less say in the government than those of Eastern Canada. (political)
- Western Canada is a great place to live. (beginning of sentence, regardless of concrete use)
