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Tapas Lover Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Capitalised or not

When should a word be capitalized?
E.g. during point form

Introduction
- Also known as cessation of menstruation
- Experienced by women bla bla bla

should it be Also? Or also?
  

Top answer

There is no solid rule—much depends on style and layout—but generally capitalize if it is not a continuation of the beginning sentence. Compare: The graduate should be able to — grade papers — supervise students — clean erasers vs Graduate Abilities — Grading papers — Supervising students — Cleaning erasers

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  • There is no solid rule—much depends on style and layout—but generally capitalize if it is not a continuation of the beginning sentence.
  • Compare: The graduate should be able to — grade papers — supervise students — clean erasers vs Graduate Abilities — Grading papers — Supervising students — Cleaning erasers
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There is no solid rule—much depends on style and layout—but generally capitalize if it is not a continuation of the beginning sentence. Compare:

The graduate should be able to
— grade papers
— supervise students
— clean erasers

vs

Graduate Abilities
— Grading papers
— Supervising students
— Clea
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Sounds legit and logical.
I always have problems deciding on it.
Thanks for clearing this up, Micawber. Emotion: smile
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Tapas LoverWhen should a word be capitalized?
E.g. during point form Introduction
- Also known as cessation of menstruation
-Experienced by women bla bla bla
should it be Also? Or also?
also

Since those are not sentences or names, there is no reason to capitalize .
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I see.

So, in this case, it shouldn't be capitalized?
Roger. Thanks.
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I see no good reason to capitalize that.
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It's all a matter of style. Just be consistent. Don't capitalize in one and not the next.
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