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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
capitalization of "aunt'" and "room
Hi.
Is it correct to write, "My Aunt goes East each winter," or "My aunt goes east each winter?"
Also, is it correct to say, "Her office is in Room 218," or "Her office is in room 218?" Help, please. Thanks
Is it correct to write, "My Aunt goes East each winter," or "My aunt goes east each winter?"
Also, is it correct to say, "Her office is in Room 218," or "Her office is in room 218?" Help, please. Thanks
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The words aunt and east are common nouns and need not be capitalized except when part of a proper noun. My aunt is old. ------ The sun rises in the east.
- The words aunt and east are common nouns and need not be capitalized except when part of a proper noun.
- My aunt is old.
- ------ The sun rises in the east.
- ~ He lived in East Germany.
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The words aunt and east are common nouns and need not be capitalized except when part of a proper noun.
My aunt is old. ~ Aunt Ruth is getting old.------ The sun rises in the east. ~ He lived in East Germany.
My aunt is old. ~ Aunt Ruth is getting old.------ The sun rises in the east. ~ He lived in East Germany.
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