Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is the correct abbreviation for the word, Street?

Back

St.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Front

Which sentence is written correctly?

Back

Cindy will go to Cleveland in August.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Which sentence is written correctly?

Back

Cindy wants to see the Cleveland Indians play.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct abbreviation for the word, Doctor?

Back

Dr.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Front

What is the correct abbreviation for the word, Junior?

Back

Jr.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Front

What is capitalization?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is punctuation?

Back

Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

Back

We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

When do we capitalize proper nouns?

Back

We capitalize proper nouns to identify specific people, places, or organizations.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the purpose of a period?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B