Capitalization and punctuation

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What is capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the word 'mayor'?

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The word 'mayor' should be capitalized when it is used as a title before a person's name, e.g., Mayor Tom.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a comma used for in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to avoid confusion, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you form the possessive case for a singular noun ending in 's'?

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To form the possessive case for a singular noun ending in 's', you typically add an apostrophe and 's', e.g., 'James's book'.

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence should use a comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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An example of a correctly punctuated sentence is: 'I cleaned my room, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.'

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you make a noun possessive?

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To make a noun possessive, add an apostrophe followed by 's' for singular nouns, e.g., 'the dog's leash'.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.