Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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

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When do we use a period?

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

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What is a question mark used for?

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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?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or emphasis at the end of a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a sentence that needs capitalization.

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'the sun is shining.' should be 'The sun is shining.'

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How do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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Always start a sentence with an uppercase letter.

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What is the correct way to write 'sonic'?

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The correct way is 'Sonic'.

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What punctuation do we use for commands?

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We use a period or an exclamation mark for commands.

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How do you ask a question in writing?

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Start with a capital letter and end with a question mark.