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 and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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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 is 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 'Disney'.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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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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When do you use a period?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the correct way to write a possessive noun?

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To make a noun possessive, add an apostrophe and an 's' (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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How do you write a letter greeting?

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A letter greeting should start with 'Dear' followed by the person's name and a comma (e.g., 'Dear Mattie,').