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What is capitalization?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

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When do we use a period (.)?

Back

A period is used at the end of a declarative sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is a question mark (?) used for?

Back

A question mark is used at the end of an interrogative sentence, which asks a question.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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What is an exclamation mark (!) used for?

Back

An exclamation mark is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence to show strong emotion.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

Which word should be capitalized: 'texas'?

Back

'Texas' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is an interrogative sentence?

Back

An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What is a declarative sentence?

Back

A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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What is an imperative sentence?

Back

An imperative sentence gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the correct way to write 'dr. Johnson'?

Back

'Dr. Johnson' is correct because 'Dr.' is an abbreviation that should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

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