Conventions Review

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list?

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In a list, use commas to separate items, and place 'and' before the last item. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the correct way to punctuate direct speech?

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Direct speech should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading," she said.

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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 word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when it refers to oneself, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's leash') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').