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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.
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I'd say it's optional. Normally, names of months and days are not capitalized in the French language, but on a calendar you could capitalize them just because they're in a sort of title position. But if you're really concerned with defending yourself against claims of being "incorrect", just keep them lowercase.
Starts with letter c in a sentence?
Sentences starting with c are :
Cowards run away from fields.
Come walk with us.
What are the 12 different types of commas?
Commas are not categorized into specific "types" like you mentioned. However, some common comma uses include separating items in a list, joining independent clauses in a compound sentence, setting off introductory phrases, and separating adjectives.
What is the name of the capital city of country of eastern Europe beginning with the letter I?
there is no contry in east Europe with a capital that starts with i
How does the punctuation help in writing ideas?
Punctuation helps in writing by clarifying the structure of sentences, indicating pauses and intonation, and organizing ideas for better comprehension. It helps to separate different parts of a sentence and guide the reader on how to interpret the information presented.
What is purpose of an apostrophe?
An apostrophe can be used to:
1. show contractions
Examples:
do not: don't
it is: it's
2. show ownership
Examples:
Ann's dress
Kevin's luxury car
Is a comma used after the salutation?
It used to be considered correct to put a comma after the saltation as:
Dear Sir,
Nowadays the comma is often left out.
Should you use all capital letters when addressing an envelope?
The U.S. Post Office does recommend capitalizing all letters on a mailing address.
What is the right punctuation in the sentence The dark clouds will lighten when the sun lowers?
End the sentence with a period. No other punctuation is necessary.
Is information age capitalized?
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun
Example:
The Information Age Limited is celebrating its anniversary now.
What will happen if there are no proper nouns in a sentence?
If there are no proper nouns in a sentence, it may lack specific names or references to unique entities, making it more general and less precise in identifying particular individuals, places, or things. The sentence may still convey meaning but would be less detailed or distinctive without proper nouns.
Do you capitalize nurse when refering to a particular one?
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun or when it precedes a person's name or when it is used as a direct address.
Examples:
Nurse Katrina
Will you inject me, Nurse?
What words do you capitalize in the salutation good day to you?
In the salutation "Good day to you," you only need to capitalize the first word, "Good."
Apostrophe before or after full stop?
Neither. Apostrophes are used to make nouns possessive and to form contractions.
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Which words should be capitalized in this sentence the most beautiful state is Hawaii?
The and Hawaii. The most beautiful state is Hawaii.
Is the word cherry a proper noun?
No, the word "cherry" is a common noun. It refers to a type of fruit, rather than a specific individual or unique entity.
Begin a sentence with the word then?
Yes, it is okay to do so. Usually, there is a comma after it.
EX: Then, John entered through the door.
Do you capitalize the word gorgonzola cheese?
Yes, "Gorgonzola" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific type of cheese named after the town of Gorgonzola in Italy.
How is fire department capitalized?
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun.
Examples:
The fire department rescues people.
The Boston Fire Department rescues people.
How do you spell thepossesive form of first name lucas?
The possessive form of the first name "Lucas" is "Lucas's".
What punctuation do you put around a novel's name?
Before we had italics, it had to be quotation marks, but now, I think italics is sufficient, particularly if you are referring to it as a source. Maybe different rules for published treatises.
