Capitalization & Punctuatio

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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 do we use a period (.)?

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We use a period at the end of a statement or a command.

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What punctuation do we use to ask a question?

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We use a question mark (?) to ask a question.

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What punctuation do we use to show excitement?

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We use an exclamation mark (!) to show excitement.

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Which word needs a capital letter?

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Proper nouns like names of people, places, and months need a capital letter.

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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 thing, and it starts with a capital letter.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and does not start with a capital letter.

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How do we start a sentence?

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We start a sentence with a capital letter.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses.

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What punctuation do we use at the end of a question?

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We use a question mark (?) at the end of a question.