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, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of a sentence to show excitement or strong emotion.

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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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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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Direct quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks (" ").

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information and ends with a period, while a question seeks information and ends with a question mark.