Correcting Sentences

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What is a comma used for in an address?

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A comma is used to separate different parts of an address, such as between the city and state.

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Which word needs a capital letter in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence and proper nouns need capital letters.

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to show when someone is speaking or to indicate direct speech.

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When should you capitalize a word?

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You should capitalize a word at the beginning of a sentence, in titles, and for proper nouns.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between characters in a story.

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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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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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 a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement gives information, while a question asks for information.

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What is an exclamation mark used for?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or emphasis.