Punctuation and Capitalization

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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When should a comma be used before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a sentence?

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A date should be written with a comma separating the day from the year, e.g., 'April 1, 2011'.

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How should addresses be punctuated?

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Addresses should include commas to separate the street address from the city and the city from the state, e.g., '123 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA'.

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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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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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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 correct punctuation for direct addresses in a sentence?

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Use commas to set off direct addresses, e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma!'

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the quote and place punctuation inside the quotation marks.