Capitalization and Punctuation Flashcard

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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 should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Ryan', 'Monday', and 'New York'.

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What punctuation mark ends a statement?

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A period (.) ends a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to ask a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months of the year are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first word and all major words in titles are capitalized.