Capitalization & 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 first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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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 punctuation mark is used to show a question?

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

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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.

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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, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York,' 'Sarah,' and 'Microsoft.'

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotes.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week, like 'Monday' and 'Friday,' should always be capitalized.