Punctuation and Capitalization

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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, such as periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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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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What is the correct way to write the title of a movie?

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The title of a movie should be capitalized and italicized, e.g., *Inside Out*.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is the rule for using 'and' in a list?

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In a list, use a comma before 'and' when listing three or more items (Oxford comma), e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.

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How do you correctly write the name of a city and state?

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The name of a city and state should be written with the city capitalized, followed by a comma, and then the state also capitalized, e.g., Washington, D.C.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use a question mark?

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