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 in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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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 the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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When do you use a question mark?

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

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What is an exclamation mark used for?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and followed by a comma if it precedes the quote.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Use a colon before the list and commas to separate items, or use semicolons for complex lists.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.