Hey there, English usage question...do you capitalize 'sophomore' when writing it in a sentence? I've seen it both ways and want to get it right in my essays.
The word 'sophomore' generally follows the same capitalization rules as other common nouns. This means you would not typically capitalize it in the middle of a sentence unless it's part of a proper noun or title. For example, you might say, "I joined the debate team during my sophomore year," but you would capitalize it in a case like this: "She was the Sophomore Class President."
However, in your college essays, the focus should primarily be on consistent usage. This means that if you choose to capitalize 'Sophomore', do so throughout the entire essay to maintain consistency. The same goes for if you choose to keep it lowercase. But, considering standard English usage, keeping it lowercase is more common unless it's being used in a proper noun or title.
It's always good to double-check grammar and style guides - or ask your English teacher - if you have questions about particular usages, but overall, just remember, consistency is key!
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