Capitalization & Punctuation Flashcard

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What is the capitalization rule for the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized in a sentence.

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What is the first word in a sentence rule?

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The first word in every sentence should be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to ask a question.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of books?

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Important words in a book or title should be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in quotations?

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The first word in a quotation should be capitalized.