Punctuation rules

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units.

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a larger letter used 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 are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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Which days of the week should be capitalized?

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All days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of all months (January, February, etc.) should be capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family titles?

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Capitalize family titles when they are used as proper nouns (e.g., Aunt Mary) but not when used generically (e.g., my aunt).

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What is the purpose of punctuation marks?

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Punctuation marks help indicate pauses, stops, and the structure of sentences.