Punctuation and Capitalization

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

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What is capitalization?

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

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When do we use a period?

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A period is used at the end of a statement or command.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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When do we use a question mark?

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

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used at the end of a sentence to show strong feelings or excitement.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the correct way to write 'i' in a sentence?

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The letter 'i' should always be capitalized when it stands alone in a sentence.

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How do we start a sentence?

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A sentence should always start with a capital letter.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

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What is the correct way to write a title?

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In titles, the first letter of each important word should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A