0
Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Does "Earthquake' have to be in capital?

The Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred in Japan in January1995.

Does "Earthquake' have to be in capital?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Both styles seem to be used, but in my opinion as "Great" is capitalised, "Earthquake" should be too, since "Great Hanshin" is not a unit of meaning by itself.

— GPY

  • Both styles seem to be used, but in my opinion as "Great" is capitalised, "Earthquake" should be too, since "Great Hanshin" is not a unit of meaning by itself.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Both styles seem to be used, but in my opinion as "Great" is capitalised, "Earthquake" should be too, since "Great Hanshin" is not a unit of meaning by itself.
0

Related Questions