Which is proper English:
1. "The values from Tables 1 and 2..."
2. "The values from tables 1 and 2..."
And any references you have that prove one is correct over the other would be helpful.
This is for a formal report. So, I DEFINITELY NEED THIS TO BE CORRECT.
Please just provide me with a direct SIMPLE ANSWER rather than which you would use when and why. Just let me know which one is correct!!! That's all I need!
Thanks!
2007-09-17 09:19:16 · 12 answers · asked by Traqqer 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Presumably the tables are on reports where the titles are Table 1 and Table 2. Therefore they are proper and your first example is correct.
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2007-09-17 09:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-17 16:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by poblo m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are the tables you are referring to itemized separately in your report? If so, then you are referencing something that has a title. You take it from there. I will not do people's homework.
Strunk & White's Elements of Style is necessary reading for any student. The front of a good dictionary has excellent references.
2007-09-17 16:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#2 is correct. See source link:
the word "tables" is not a noun, nor any of the other words listed that can be capitalized.
2007-09-17 16:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Larry W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that it's number 2. I'm also pretty sure it's not number 1 becuase Table wouldn't be capitalized unless the table had a specific name. It has to be a noun to be capitalized or a persons name. Hope this helped!
2007-09-17 16:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by ♥nikki♥ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if each table is titled "table" (Table 1 and Table 2) then the T is capitalized if they are not titled "table" then they're not capitalized
2007-09-17 16:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by You Don't Know Me™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vampire is right. use "tables" because it is not a proper name, place or a title.
2007-09-17 16:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On this occasions Tables is worded as a noun, and should therefore start with a capital "T".
2007-09-17 16:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by chi-chi 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on if the word "tables" is important. If u r talking about regular non-important tables then it is lowercase.
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2007-09-17 16:24:34 · answer #9 · answered by Carriemel 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i am pretty sure it is the second one. just incase i am wrong you should spell check it
2007-09-17 16:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by ringostarr9911 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋