Writing conventions

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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 thing and always starts with a capital letter. Example: 'Atlas'.

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Which of these is a proper noun: april, summertime, school, atlas?

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Atlas is a proper noun and needs to be capitalized.

Front

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

Back

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

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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

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Which of these needs to be capitalized: texas, lobster, television, starship?

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Texas needs to be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

Front

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a statement?

Back

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

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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization helps to indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. Example: 'school'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is general (like 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (like 'New York').

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.