Week 1.1 Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of a capital letter at the beginning of a word, usually for proper nouns or the first word in a sentence.

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When do we capitalize the names of places?

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We capitalize the names of places, like cities and countries, to show they are specific locations.

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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 punctuation mark do we use at the end of a statement?

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We use a period (.) at the end of a statement.

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What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a question?

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We use a question mark (?) at the end of a question.

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Which word needs a capital letter in this sentence: 'my friend lives in london'?

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London needs a capital letter.

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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 organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Which word needs a capital letter in this sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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United States needs capital letters.

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What is the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence always starts with a capital letter.

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What punctuation mark do we use to show excitement?

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We use an exclamation mark (!) to show excitement.