p1w1

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one for the grammar experts
« on: September 11, 2019, 06:23:35 pm »
Should you use capital letters when writing "window cleaning" in sentences
eg, We offer a window cleaning service or  We offer a Window Cleaning service
is there a right or wrong way ?


dazmond

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2019, 06:26:30 pm »
Should you use capital letters when writing "window cleaning" in sentences
eg, We offer a window cleaning service or  We offer a Window Cleaning service
is there a right or wrong way ?

i dont think it matters personally.....sometimes i see spelling mistakes on the news channels,now thats unforgivable! ;D
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The Jester of Wibbly

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2019, 06:26:42 pm »
I would say Window Cleaner as it's an occupational name.   Then window cleaning as it's a verb.
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robbo333

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2019, 06:31:38 pm »
I think technically, it should be lower case (not capitals) and if it is part of a sentence, then I would keep it that way.

If it's part of a heading on a leaflet, then I would use initial caps (every first letter is a capital letter), to add emphasis and to make it easier to read.

I used to do graphic design, copywriting and proof reading for a living.

If you have something to be proof read, send it to me at robinsonswindowcleaning@gmail.com and I'll be happy to have a look it for you.

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P @ F

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2019, 06:38:32 pm »
Should you not have used a capital O in the topic title ?
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

p1w1

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2019, 07:38:28 pm »
Should you not have used a capital O in the topic title ?
Shouldn't you get back to your shed and build hot water systems  ;D

p1w1

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2019, 07:43:34 pm »
I think technically, it should be lower case (not capitals) and if it is part of a sentence, then I would keep it that way.

If it's part of a heading on a leaflet, then I would use initial caps (every first letter is a capital letter), to add emphasis and to make it easier to read.

I used to do graphic design, copywriting and proof reading for a living.

If you have something to be proof read, send it to me at robinsonswindowcleaning@gmail.com and I'll be happy to have a look it for you.

Robbo

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2019, 09:07:34 pm »
Should you not have used a capital O in the topic title ?
Shouldn't you get back to your shed and build hot water systems  ;D

 ;D ;D ;D
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

jonboywalton75

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2019, 08:19:42 am »
Should you use capital letters when writing "window cleaning" in sentences
eg, We offer a window cleaning service or  We offer a Window Cleaning service
is there a right or wrong way ?

i dont think it matters personally.....sometimes i see spelling mistakes on the news channels,now thats unforgivable! ;D

How can you spot spelling mistakes Daz?
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Johnny B

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2019, 09:08:37 am »
If in the middle of a sentence, then it should be lower case. If it's part of your business name, ie S Mears Window Cleaning, then it's upper case.

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p1w1

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2019, 10:37:56 am »
If in the middle of a sentence, then it should be lower case. If it's part of your business name, ie S Mears Window Cleaning, then it's upper case.

No need to thank me. You're (not your) welcome!

John.
Thank you, Johnny, You're very helpful.  ;D

Ooooooog

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2019, 10:44:00 am »
If in the middle of a sentence, then it should be lower case. If it's part of your business name, ie S Mears Window Cleaning, then it's upper case.

No need to thank me. You're (not your) welcome!

John.

Dontcha mean ‘i.e.’?
Id est, innit.

AuRavelling79

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2019, 11:04:01 am »
And smears window cleaning? 🤣
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Johnny B

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Re: one for the grammar experts
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2019, 09:57:40 pm »
If in the middle of a sentence, then it should be lower case. If it's part of your business name, ie S Mears Window Cleaning, then it's upper case.

No need to thank me. You're (not your) welcome!

John.

Dontcha mean ‘i.e.’?
Id est, innit


You're right! 😀  Well spotted!

John
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