Editing 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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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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What is Spelling?

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Spelling is the correct arrangement of letters to form words.

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What is a Run-on Sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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When do we use Capitalization?

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We use capitalization at the beginning of sentences and for names of people, places, and specific things.

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What is the purpose of Punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to organize writing, making it easier to read and understand.

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What is an example of a Capitalization error?

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An example of a capitalization error is writing 'virginia beach' instead of 'Virginia Beach'.

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What is an example of a Punctuation error?

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An example of a punctuation error is ending a statement with a question mark, like 'They were spending the morning out on the beach?'

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What is a common Spelling error?

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A common spelling error is writing 'definately' instead of 'definitely'.

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How can you fix a Run-on Sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the clauses.