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, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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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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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 a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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What is a series in writing?

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A series is a list of three or more items that are related.

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How do you write a series correctly?

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In a series, use commas to separate the items, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.