a Capitalization and Punctuation Practice

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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.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Cindy', 'Florida', and 'August'.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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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 is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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When do you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate spoken words or direct quotes.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation inside the quotes.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.