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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Capital letters

Should capital letters be used for the points of the compass?
  

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No, unless the reference is to a specific geographical area, in which case a capital letter may be justified. CB

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  • No, unless the reference is to a specific geographical area, in which case a capital letter may be justified.
  • CB
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No, unless the reference is to a specific geographical area, in which case a capital letter may be justified.

CB
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In the States, the directional points are often used in addresses and are then capitalized. "North Elm Street" fits CB's comment about the specific reference.
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