Conventions

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What is a convention in writing?

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A convention in writing refers to the accepted rules and practices that guide how we write, including grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names of people, places, or organizations, distinguishing them from common nouns.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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

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What is the correct way to write the name of a city?

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The name of a city should be capitalized, for example, 'Austin'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'dog' or 'Fido'?

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'Dog' is a common noun, while 'Fido' is a proper noun.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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How do you correctly write the title of a book?

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The title of a book should be capitalized and italicized or underlined, for example, 'The Great Gatsby'.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.