0
Rommel Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Should I capitalize 'D' in Doctor without mentioning the doctor's name?
There's a physician who's simply an acquaintance of mine. I don't remember his first name and surname - only his face. Would it be grammatically correct if I write him a note in which I capitalize D in Doc?
Thank you, Doc, for advising my girlfriend not to take pills.
Thank you, Doc, for advising my girlfriend not to take pills.
Top answer
"Doc" is a nickname. As in Nelson Algren's famous advice, "'Never play cards with a man called Doc . Never eat at a place called Mom's.
- "Doc" is a nickname.
- As in Nelson Algren's famous advice, "'Never play cards with a man called Doc .
- Never eat at a place called Mom's.
- " "Doctor" is a title.
- Both names and titles take initial capitals.
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
"Doc" is a nickname. As in Nelson Algren's famous advice, "'Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Mom's. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own."
"Doctor" is a title.
Both names and titles take initial capitals. If the doctor (N.B. the previous word is not used as a title, so it's not capitalized) is a passing acquai
"Doctor" is a title.
Both names and titles take initial capitals. If the doctor (N.B. the previous word is not used as a title, so it's not capitalized) is a passing acquai
0
Related Questions