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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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?

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A period (.) is used to end a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to ask a question.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is preceded by 'and'.

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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, and it should be punctuated correctly.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') that connects the two independent clauses.