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 do we use a period (.)?

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A period is used at the end of a declarative sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information and ends with a period.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark (!).

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses or stops.

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When do we use an exclamation mark (!) in a sentence?

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An exclamation mark is used to show excitement, surprise, or strong feelings.

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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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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'my friend lives in new york.'?

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New York should be capitalized.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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What is the difference between a question mark (?) and a period (.)?

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A question mark is used at the end of a question, while a period is used at the end of a statement.