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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Nouns, pronouns & proper nouns

Is mom or dad a proper noun? should it be capatalized in a sentence reffering to my mom or my dad?
  

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It should be capitalized when you use to the way you would use someone's name. Go tell Dad it's time for dinner. I was there with Bill and Mom.

  • It should be capitalized when you use to the way you would use someone's name.
  • Go tell Dad it's time for dinner.
  • I was there with Bill and Mom.
  • I'm looking all over for Mary and Mom.
  • Have you seen them?
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It should be capitalized when you use to the way you would use someone's name.

Go tell Dad it's time for dinner.
I was there with Bill and Mom.
I'm looking all over for Mary and Mom. Have you seen them?

Don't use it when you use it with "my" or "your."

Go tell your dad it's time for dinner.
I was there with my brother and my mom.
I'm looking for my siste

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