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 and for proper nouns.

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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 punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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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 do you use a question mark?

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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 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 proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the conjunction connecting the clauses.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate clauses.