Capitalization and Punctuation Rules

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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and important words in titles.

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When should you use an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is the correct end punctuation for a statement?

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A statement typically ends with a period.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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Which words should be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence and all proper nouns should 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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How do you correctly punctuate a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that connects two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.

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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.

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How do you correct a sentence with improper capitalization?

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Identify the words that need to be capitalized and rewrite the sentence with the correct capitalization.