Week 2.3 Capitalization and Punctuation

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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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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 ideas.

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Name three common punctuation marks.

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Three common punctuation marks are the period (.), comma (,), and question mark (?).

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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You should use a comma to separate items in a list, except before the conjunction (and, or) in simple lists.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the conjunction that joins the two clauses.