Discuss some of the typical problems writers face with regard to the use of capitalization

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Writers often substitute one word for the complete name of a person, place, or thing. Such
substitutions are usually capitalized to give special distinction or emphasis. Some short forms
are capitalized if they are personal titles of high rank, organizational names, or governmental
bodies. The words "company," "department," "association," and so on, are not usually
capitalized when they stand alone, even though they may substitute for the official name of a
specific organization. The word "company" may be capitalized when it carries special
emphasis, as in legal documents and minutes of meetings. The terms "government" and
"federal government" are not capitalized. "Federal" is capitalized, however, when it is part of
an official name, such as "Federal Communications Commission." Always capitalize a title
written before a name. A title written after a name or without a name is capitalized when (1) it
is the title of a high-ranking national or international official or (2) it is part of an address. When
joined to titles, the prefix "ex-" and the suffix "-elect" are not capitalized. Also, "former" and
"late" are not capitalized. It is also important for writers to distinguish between a proper noun
that is part of the official name of a product and a common noun that names the general class
of the product.