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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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'James', 'Apollo Junior High', and 'Thanksgiving'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to end a question?

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

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How do you punctuate a direct address in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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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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When should you use a comma?

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Use a comma to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What is the correct way to write 'mrs smith'?

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It should be written as 'Mrs. Smith' with capitalization and a period.