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 in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What is an initialism?

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An initialism is a type of abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a series of words, pronounced letter by letter.

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How do you punctuate abbreviations?

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Abbreviations are usually punctuated with periods after each letter, like 'E.A.' for Edgar Allan.

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What is the correct way to write the abbreviation for the Consumer Product Safety Commission?

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CSPC.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a parenthetical phrase?

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Use parentheses to enclose the phrase, like this: (whom he adores).

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What is a proper noun?

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

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What is the correct way to write the name of an organization?

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The name of an organization should be capitalized, like 'Future Business Leaders of America.'

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.