Capitalization and Punctuation Mastery 2

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and use a semicolon to separate items that contain commas.

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How should dates be formatted in a sentence?

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Dates should be written with the month first, followed by the day and year, e.g., 'November 18, 2023'.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence that includes a quote?

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Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week and months?

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Days of the week and months of the year should always be capitalized.

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When should you use a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause.

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause or separation within a sentence.