Punctuation and Capitalization

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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. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and quotation marks.

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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 to indicate importance or to distinguish specific names.

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When should you use a comma before 'but'?

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A comma should be used before 'but' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and the first word of the quote should be capitalized if it starts a sentence.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Commas should be used to separate items in a list, and an optional comma (Oxford comma) can be placed before 'and' or 'or' in the last item.

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How do you correctly punctuate a question?

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A question should end with a question mark, and the first word should be capitalized.

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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 capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often preceded by a comma.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.