Punctuation and Capitalization

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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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 capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Canada', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Rocky Mountains'.

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What punctuation mark ends a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence ends with a period (.).

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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

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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 indicate a pause in a sentence.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period to end a complete sentence that makes a statement.