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 in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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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 always starts with a capital letter.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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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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Where should a comma be placed in an address?

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A comma should be placed between the city and the state in an address.

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What is the correct way to write a greeting in a letter?

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The greeting in a letter should start with a capital letter and be followed by a comma (e.g., Dear Mattie,).

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.