Dad or dad?

Amir.H.Ghazi

My dad…Dad…

My mom

Mom…

Capitalize names of relationships only when they are a part of or a substitute for a person’s name. (Often this means that when there is a modifier, such as a possessive pronoun, in front of such a word, we do not capitalize it.) 

“Let’s go visit Grandmother today.” 

“Let’s go visit my grandmother today.”

 

Published by Amir.H.Ghazi

English Literature M.A. I'm interested in books specially horror stories. Living with my family and my pet. 24 years old.

31 thoughts on “Dad or dad?”

  3. Oh I love this. I always go back and check for this one. I think people miss this a lot. Also something I thought interesting is overuse of the word” that”. People say, I told him that….but good writers drop “that” and simply state what they said. (ie., I told him not use that word that.) 😀 I use an older English style of writing professionally.
    I was going to ask you if you ever use the word “stet” when proofing. I use that when I’ve marked something for correction and change my mind and want it printed as originally written.

    BTW, you inspired me with your nightmares post. I didn’t mention your name but referred to you. I wasn’t sure that was okay. https://tellmeaboutit.co/2017/01/12/in-the-city-where-no-one-slept/

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      1. AWE thank you. I feel strongly to support those that really try and have the desire to follow their dreams. It’s a beautiful thing when you dreams come true. I’ve been fortunate enough to see 2 of my dreams come true and if today was my last day on earth I would say I’ve lived a good life and all is well! I hope that for you too! 🙂

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  7. Grandma’s name was always in caps. But, then, for years I had no idea she had a different name than ‘Grandma Eng.’ I’d even address her mail to that name. It got there!!!

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  8. Interesting tidbit. Reminds me of my great grandma referred to as “Nana.” I am not sure I knew her first name other than “Nana.”Sounds like a good story to write. She was an interesting character.

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