im confused if "earth" should be spelled with an uppercase. i would think so but just wanna make sure
Hawaii has some of the most beautiful beaches on the earth.
thanks :)
When in doubt, consult a dictionary.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/earth
As you can see, earth is not capitalized in your example.
Earth is capitalized when it's referring to the name of the planet in our solar system.
Yes, the word "Earth" should be spelled with an uppercase letter when referring to our planet. However, there are certain cases where it can be spelled with a lowercase letter.
In your sentence, since you refer to Earth as a specific planet, it should be capitalized. The general rule is that when used as a proper noun, referring to the specific planet we live on, "Earth" is capitalized. For example:
- I love looking at the stars from Earth.
- The Earth revolves around the Sun.
On the other hand, when "earth" is used as a common noun to refer to soil or dirt, it is typically spelled with a lowercase letter, as in:
- The dog dug a hole in the earth.
- The plant's roots absorb nutrients from the earth.
In summary, when talking about our planet, it should be capitalized as "Earth." However, when referring to soil or dirt, it is spelled with a lowercase "earth."