Correcting Sentences

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

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

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

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

Dialogue is a conversation between characters in a story.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

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

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

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

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