Conventions

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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 do we use a period?

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A period is used at the end of a declarative sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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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 always starts with a capital letter.

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What punctuation do we use to ask a question?

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We use a question mark (?) at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to join two independent clauses, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is the correct way to write a city and state?

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The correct way is to capitalize both the city and the state, for example, 'Atlanta, Georgia'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses or stops.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct punctuation?

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I love to read books.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information.