Punctuation and Capitalization

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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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 to indicate importance or distinction.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'Barry', 'London', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas before conjunctions?

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A comma is used before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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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 or conjunctions. For example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works. For example: 'She said, "Hello!"'