Capitalization
Fragment or Complete Sentence?
To Capitalize or Not to Capitalize?
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Which sentence is correctly capitalized? A. In some parts of indiana, it is an hour later than it is here in Champaign. B. In some parts of indiana, it is an hour later than it is here in champaign. C. In some parts of Indiana, it is an hour later than it is here in Champaign.
The answer is C. Indiana and Champaign are the names of specific places, so they must both be capitalized.
100
Fragment or complete sentence? Edward's best friend
Fragment A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. This phrase has only a subject.
100
Should the following be capitalized? Names of specific rivers
yes
200
Fragment of Complete Sentence? Are the windows closed.
complete sentence A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. The subject is "windows." The verb is "are."
200
Days of the week and months of the year
Yes
300
Fragment or complete sentence? Fragment or complete sentence? (No, it isn't a mistake that I typed the same thing twice.)
Fragment Even though you know what I mean, the words do not express a complete thought.
300
I was surprised to discover that my pastor lives in my neighborhood. Since you know the pastor's name, the word "pastor" be capitalized?
No Capitalize titles only if they are attached to the person's name. Example: I was surprised to discover that Pastor Granger lives in my neighborhood.
400
Fragment or complete sentence? I think an ogre lives under the bed in the spare room.
Complete sentence This sentence has a subject (I), and a verb (think). They are followed by two phrases ("an ogre lives" and "under the bed"). Together, they express a complete thought.
400
Should school subjects be capitalized?
No. Capitalize school subjects only if they are part of the name of a specific class. Example: Math III, Introduction to Computer Science
500
Is the following sentence correctly capitalized? Did you know my Mom is going out of town?
No. Capitalized titles of relatives only if the person's name can be substituted without rewording the sentence. Right: Did you know my mom is going out of town? Right: Did you know that Mom is going out of town?
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