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 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 mark 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 the purpose of an exclamation mark (!)?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or excitement at the end of a sentence.

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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'the sun is bright'?

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The word 'Sun' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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How do you correctly write the name of a city and state?

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You write the city name with a capital letter, followed by a comma, and then the state name with a capital letter (e.g., Miami, Florida).

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What is the correct way to write a sentence that gives a command?

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A command sentence ends with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!), depending on the tone.

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What punctuation mark is used to show a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to show a pause in a sentence.