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.

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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 capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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

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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 organization, 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 'Canada', 'Mr. Jackson', and 'Sarah'.

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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 shows excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) shows excitement or strong emotion.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a declarative sentence.