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Hi,   could you tell me if my sentence is correct?  "The mob surrounded the jeweller’s." Should "mob" be capitalicised?  Thank you.

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

No, mob isn't a title of respect.

BarbaraPA · Answer

No, if you mean a group of unruly people.

Magda · Answer

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Clive · Answer

Hi,

Generally speaking, capitalization relates to proper nouns/names, not to titles of respect.

Best wishes, Clive

Magda · Answer

Thank you, Clive.

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