Punctuation and Capitalization

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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 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 capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Luneta Park', 'John', and 'Paris'.

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What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a question?

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We use a question mark (?) at the end of a question.

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What punctuation mark do we use to show excitement?

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We use an exclamation mark (!) to show excitement.

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What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a statement?

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We use a period (.) at the end of a statement.

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Why do we use punctuation marks?

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Punctuation marks help separate clauses and clarify meanings in sentences.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or emotions.