1. Ritcherd

    Ritcherd New Member

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    Captials question

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by Ritcherd, Dec 8, 2011.

    Just a quick few questions, when does the word 'dad' and 'son' have to be capitalised? Are they only capitalised in the same way as 'father' and 'mother' are capitalised when using them as names?
     
  2. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

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    yes... but when preceded by a possessive pronoun or article, they're not...
     

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