Capitalization and punctuation

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What is a colon used for?

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A colon is used before a list or quote, between hours and minutes, or in mathematical ratios.

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How do you form a possessive noun for 'the office of the principal'?

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The correct form is 'the principal's office'.

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Which word in the sentence needs a capital letter: 'Have you ever visited the Okefenokee swamp?'

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The word 'Okefenokee' needs a capital letter.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I cleaned my room walked the dog and washed the dishes'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I cleaned my room, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.'

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Which sentence is correct: 'Jerrys food was tasty!' or 'Jerry's food was tasty!'?

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The correct sentence is 'Jerry's food was tasty!'.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a strong feeling or emphasis?

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An exclamation point is used to indicate a strong feeling or emphasis.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarification without interrupting the main flow of the sentence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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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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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.