"A Mother and Her Words to Live By"
If the above phrase is a title, is it capitalized correctly?
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I believe it's all correct.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000050.htm
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... although ... you might reconsider the capital H on "her" -- ??
To determine whether the title "A Mother and Her Words to Live By" is capitalized correctly, we can follow some general capitalization rules for titles:
1. Capitalize the first and last words of the title.
2. Capitalize all adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns, verbs, and subordinate conjunctions (e.g., "and," "but," "or").
3. Do not capitalize articles (e.g., "a," "an," "the"), coordinating conjunctions (e.g., "and," "but," "or"), or prepositions, regardless of length, unless they are the first or last word of the title.
Applying these rules to the given title, we can see that the first word "A" and the last words "By" are capitalized correctly. However, "and" and "Her" should be lowercase because they are coordinating conjunctions. Therefore, the correct capitalization should be:
"A Mother and her Words to Live By"
Remember, the specific capitalization rules may vary depending on the style guide being followed, so it's always a good idea to consult the appropriate style guide or follow any specific instructions provided.