Capitalization and Punctuation Review

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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 capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in 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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What punctuation mark is used to show the end of a sentence?

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A period (.) is used to show the end of a sentence.

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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 separate clauses in a sentence.

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How do you punctuate a quote?

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You use quotation marks (" ") to punctuate a quote.

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What is the correct way to write a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership and is formed by adding an apostrophe (') and 's' to the noun.

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What is the purpose of a question mark?

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

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When do you use an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to form contractions.

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What is the correct way to write a date?

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A date should be written with the month first, followed by the day and year, e.g., January 1, 2023.