Question

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
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Mary was told to see a different Doctor at Lockwood Medical Center since her regular Doctor, Dr. Acula, was on vacation.
Mary was told to see a different Doctor at Lockwood Medical Center since her regular doctor, Dr. acula, was on vacation.
Mary was told to see a different doctor at Lockwood medical center since her regular Doctor, Dr. Acula, was on vacation.
Mary was told to see a different doctor at Lockwood Medical Center since her regular doctor, Dr. Acula, was on vacation.

Answer 1

When “doctor” is used a common noun (not as part of a specific doctor’s name/title) it’s lowercase.

When it’s part of a title, the Dr. and the doctors name are both capitalized.

With that in mind, which do you think is the correctly capitalized sentence?

Answer 2

Option C?

Answer 3

Or A?

Answer 4

Notice how options A and C capitalize the common noun doctor. The word “doctor” shouldn’t be capitalized. Only “Dr.” should be capitalized.

Between B and D which one follows correct capitalization rules?

Answer 5

OPtion D.

Answer 6

Good, D is correct