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 use an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., and Prof. should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What are abbreviations?

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Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases, often capitalized, such as U.S.A. or Dr.

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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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Why is it important to use correct punctuation?

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Correct punctuation helps convey the intended meaning and makes writing clearer and easier to understand.

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What is a common mistake with capitalization?

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A common mistake is failing to capitalize proper nouns or the first word of a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause in a sentence.