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 and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when it stands alone as a pronoun.

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What is punctuation?

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

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do you use a period?

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A period is used at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop.

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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 is always capitalized.

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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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How do you punctuate a question?

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A question is punctuated with a question mark at the end.

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What is the difference between 'were' and 'was'?

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'Were' is used with plural subjects, while 'was' is used with singular subjects.

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What is an example of a sentence that needs a comma?

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In the sentence 'I went to the store but I forgot my wallet,' a comma is needed before 'but'.