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 use a comma?

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

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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 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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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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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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What is an example of a sentence that needs a comma?

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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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.

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What punctuation mark do you use at the end of a question?

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You use a question mark (?) at the end of a question.

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What is the correct way to write a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership and is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Tony's pizza).