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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
Does the word motorcycles need to be capitalization?
No, the word "motorcycles" does not need to be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Which is correct vice president or vice-president?
Both are in common usage. The US Constitution uses the hyphen as well as capitalization: the Vice-President . Purists might say the hyphen is needed to avoid confusion with a possible president of vice.
Do you use a comma when writing yes sir?
Yes. Whenever you start a sentence with yes, no, a person's name, and so forth, you use a comma after it.
ex. Yes, I feel hungry.
ex. No, I don't want to swim.
ex. Alice, take this to your mother.
ex. Hey, why did you do that?
ex. Yes, sir.
When can you use an apostrophe if you are contracting is with a person's last name?
You can use an apostrophe when contracting "is" with a person's last name to indicate possession or a contraction of "is." For example, "Sarah's here" (indicating possession) or "Johnson's coming over" (contracting "is").
It goes inside parenthesis and is punctuated with periods and a comma.
For example: Joe likes fruit (i.e., their taste, texture, and their beautiful colors.)
Do you capitalize the word nurse in a sentence?
Yes, we capitalize the word "Nurse" when it is used as a title before someone's name or as part of a specific job title, such as "Nurse Smith" or "Registered Nurse." If it is not used as a title or proper noun, it is not capitalized.
What are four guidelines for using lower case letters?
- Use lowercase letters for most common nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, and prepositions.
- Use capitalization for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, titles, and acronyms.
- Avoid using all lowercase letters for large blocks of text as it can be harder to read.
- Be consistent with your use of lowercase letters to maintain clarity and professionalism in your writing.
Do you capitalize Summer when you write in Summer 2007?
Yes, "Summer" should be capitalized when written as "Summer 2007" as it is part of the name of the season and is used as a proper noun in this context.
Should the word Acupunture always be capitalized?
No because in the dictionary it is not capitolized at all
What should you name your marapet?
You can name your marapet based on its appearance, personality, or a name that you simply like. Consider choosing a name that is easy to remember and reflects the characteristics or traits of your marapet. Be creative and have fun with it!
When do you use a semi colon in writing?
You would use it when you are combining sentences without a conjunction like and or but. Or when you are listing dates, names with a description, and listing cities with state. ex, I have lived in Upland, California; Nashville, Texas; and San Diego, California. ex, I had soccer games on January 23, 2009; May 19, 2009; and December 8, 2009. ex, My friends are Mac, the soccer player; Jordyn, the softball player; and Chiara, the basketball player.
Do you capitalize the word born?
No, the word "born" is not usually capitalized unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a title.
Should compromise and release be capitalized in a sentence?
No, "compromise" and "release" should not be capitalized unless they are at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun.
Should System Software be Capitalized?
It is not necessary to capitalize "system software" unless it starts a sentence or is part of a title.
Should the word capital be capitalized?
Yes, when the word "capital" is used in reference to the capital city or financial assets, it should be capitalized. However, when it is used in a general sense, like "capital punishment," it should not be capitalized.
Do you always capitalize the word federal?
No, the word "federal" is only capitalized when it is part of a proper noun, such as "Federal Reserve" or "Federal Bureau of Investigation". Otherwise, it is typically lowercase.
Should E in earth be capitalized?
If the planet Earth is being referenced, then the word should be capitalized. On the other hand, if the word is being used in relation to dirt or soil, for example, garden dirt, then it should not be capitalized.
Can training costs be capitalized if related to software?
Yes, under certain circumstances training costs related to implementing software can be capitalized as part of the software's overall cost. This would typically apply when the training enhances the functionality or features of the software and is necessary for its intended use.
Does the word wings need an apostrophe?
It depends on how you are using the word. If you are talking about wings, meaning more than one wing, then there is no apostrophe. Most words are made plural simply by adding the letter s. Using the apostrophe is a possessive form, or it can be a contraction.
Apple. One apple.
Apples. More than one apple.
John's briefcase. The briefcase that belongs to or is possessed by John.
He's coming for his briefcase tomorrow. He's is a contraction of He is.
Punctuation for To Say the Least in a sentence?
Use "To say the least," to express understatement or to indicate that there is much more to the story or situation than what has been said. Example: "His performance was, to say the least, disappointing."
Do you capitalize the t in the Bible?
No, it is not necessary to capitalize t in the Bible. The word Bible does not have to be capitalized either, but I like to.
Do you capitalize customers in a sentence?
No, "customers" is not typically capitalized in a sentence unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or in a title.
Do you need a capital letter after a colon?
No, only after a full stop (period). Also do not capitalise "The" and "A" in your sentence.
