READING COMPREHENSION

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What are proper nouns and how are they used in sentences?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations and are always capitalized.

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Why is it important to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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Capitalizing the first word in a sentence indicates the beginning of a new thought or statement, which is a standard convention in writing.

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Identify the correctly capitalized and punctuated sentence: 'the short story thank you, m'am was written by langston hughes.'

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The correct sentence is: 'The short story "Thank You, M'am" was written by Langston Hughes.'

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What is the significance of an atmosphere for a planet's temperature?

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An atmosphere helps regulate a planet's temperature by trapping heat, which is why Venus is hotter than Mercury despite being farther from the sun.

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How do you correct the capitalization errors in the sentence: 'i want to go to the grand canyon in december.'?

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The corrected sentence is: 'I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.'

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What is the definition of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words to indicate importance or proper usage.

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What are the rules for capitalizing titles of works?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) and any word longer than three letters.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items or concepts (e.g., 'city', 'dog'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (e.g., 'New York', 'Fido').

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Why is it important to use correct punctuation in sentences?

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Correct punctuation clarifies meaning, indicates pauses, and helps convey the intended tone of the writing.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires capitalization?

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An example is: 'The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris.' Both 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Paris' are proper nouns that require capitalization.