Midterm

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What is the correct way to capitalize a name in a sentence?

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Always capitalize the first letter of a person's name, e.g., 'John'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, e.g., 'Mississippi'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct plural form of 'family'?

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The correct plural form is 'families'.

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How should you write the name of a river in a sentence?

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Capitalize the word 'River' when it is part of a proper noun, e.g., 'Mississippi River'.

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What is the correct way to write the sentence: 'the cat sat on the mat.'?

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The correct way is 'The cat sat on the mat.'.

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What should you do if a sentence has a grammatical error?

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Identify the error and correct it according to grammar rules.

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What is the importance of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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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 purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.