Grammar Flashcard #4 Review: Capitalization & Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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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 the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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How do you correctly use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, with an 'and' before the last item.

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What is the correct way to write a title of a book?

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The title of a book should be capitalized and italicized or underlined.

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When should you use a period?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation placed inside the quotes.