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 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 are commas used for?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to break up sentences, and to indicate a pause.

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How do you make a noun possessive?

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To make a noun possessive, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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What is the correct use of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession (e.g., 'Sarah's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'can't' for 'cannot').

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What is a hyphen used for?

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A hyphen is used to connect two or more words that work together as a single concept (e.g., 'self-esteem').

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.