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, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of 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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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 an initialism?

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An initialism is a type of abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a series of words, pronounced letter by letter.

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How do you punctuate an abbreviation?

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Abbreviations are usually punctuated with periods after each letter, like 'U.S.' for 'United States'.

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What is the correct way to write the abbreviation for the Central Intelligence Agency?

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The correct abbreviation is 'CIA'.

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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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When should you use a comma?

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You should use a comma to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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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.