Grade 2 Journeys Helen Keller Grammar

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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 thing. It always starts with a capital letter. Example: 'Helen Keller', 'Monday', 'August'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. It does not start with a capital letter unless it is at the beginning of a sentence. Example: 'girl', 'city', 'dog'.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words. It is used for proper nouns and at the start of sentences.

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When do we capitalize days of the week?

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We capitalize the names of the days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', 'Wednesday', etc.

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When do we capitalize months of the year?

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We capitalize the names of the months of the year, such as 'January', 'February', 'March', etc.

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What is the rule for capitalizing holidays?

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The names of holidays are always capitalized. Example: 'Father's Day', 'Christmas'.

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What is the difference between 'dad' and 'Dad'?

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'dad' is a common noun, while 'Dad' is a proper noun when used as a name for a specific father.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark.

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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. Examples include periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.