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, names, and important words.

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When do we use a full stop (.)?

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A full stop is used at the end of a sentence to show that it is finished.

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What is a question mark (?) used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a question.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark shows strong feelings or excitement.

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What are quotation marks (" ") used for?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said.

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What is the correct way to start a sentence?

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A sentence should start with a capital letter.

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How do we write the days of the week?

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The days of the week should always start with a capital letter.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names?

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Names of people, places, and specific things should always start with a capital letter.

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What is a comma (,) used for?

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

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period ends a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.

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