Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the names of months?

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The names of months should always be capitalized, e.g., January, February, March.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items, or clarify meaning in a sentence.

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When should you use a question mark?

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A question mark should be used at the end of a direct question.