First Grade Language and Conventions

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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. For example, 'Camilla Cream' and 'Bridgeport Elementary' are proper nouns.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. For example, 'store' and 'book' are common nouns.

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Which sentence is correct?

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The ball belongs to Steve.

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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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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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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 at the end of a sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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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 that it is a question.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being, such as 'run' or 'is'.