Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks (e.g., Texas, France, Mount Everest).

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

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When should you use an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is the correct punctuation for a list?

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Items in a list should be separated by commas, and the last item is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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How do you correct a sentence that starts with a lowercase letter?

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You correct it by capitalizing the first letter of the first word in the sentence.