Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation is the use of symbols in writing to help clarify meaning and separate ideas.

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What is a period?

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A period (.) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence to show that it is finished.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.

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What does a comma do?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a statement or command.

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark to show excitement or strong emotion.

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When do we use a question mark?

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We use a question mark at the end of a question.

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What is the purpose of capitalization?

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Capitalization is used to show the beginning of a sentence or to highlight proper nouns.

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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 always starts with a capital letter.