Flashcard 1- Ending Punctuation, Capitalisation, & Use of Commas

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a large letter used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns, like names of people and places.

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When do we use commas in a sentence?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, to join two independent clauses, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is end punctuation?

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End punctuation is the punctuation mark that comes at the end of a sentence. The three types are a period (.), a question mark (?), and an exclamation mark (!).

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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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What is the purpose of a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

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

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How do you rewrite a sentence with commas?

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You add commas to separate items in a list or to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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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 organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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How do you capitalize a sentence?

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You start with a capital letter at the beginning of the sentence and capitalize proper nouns.