Punctuation rules

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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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 should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should capitalize the first word of a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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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 punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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

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What is a comma (,) used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What punctuation do you use at the end of a question?

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

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How do you show possession in writing?

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You show possession by adding an apostrophe (') followed by 's' to a noun.

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What is the correct way to write a title?

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