1. As a Noun:
* Singular: "The community came together to support the local school."
* Plural: "The communities along the coast were affected by the hurricane."
2. As a Part of a Proper Noun:
* If it's part of an official name, capitalize it and follow the organization's style guide:
* "The United Communities of America"
* "Communities In Schools"
* If it's a general descriptive phrase, capitalize it only if it's at the beginning of a sentence:
* "The Communities of Interest website is a great resource."
* "They joined the communities of the city to participate in the festival."
3. As an Adjective:
* Singular: "The community center hosted a fundraising event."
* Plural: "The communities of the city are diverse."
4. As a Modifier:
* Singular: "She volunteered at the community garden."
* Plural: "The communities development project was a success."
5. As a Phrase:
* Formal: "The sense of community is strong in this town."
* Informal: "We're building a community here."
General Rules:
* Always capitalize "Communities" when it's part of a proper noun.
* When in doubt, follow the style guide of your organization or publisher.
Let me know if you have any other questions about punctuation!