Capitalization & 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 of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?

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A period (.) is used to end a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used 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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How do you correctly capitalize a movie title?

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In a movie title, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.