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 word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when it stands alone as a pronoun.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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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 in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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Which word in a sentence is typically capitalized?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, are typically capitalized.

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What is the correct punctuation for a strong command?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of a strong command.

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How do you correctly punctuate a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and use 'and' before the last item.

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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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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.