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 words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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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 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 'New York City', 'Ray', and 'Columbine Middle School'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books or organizations?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all important words in between.

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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 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 a comma used for?

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

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.