Editing Grammar Practice

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What is capitalization in grammar?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the word 'Mom'?

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The word 'Mom' should be capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or when directly addressing your mother.

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What is punctuation?

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

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is the difference between 'dessert' and 'desert'?

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'Dessert' refers to a sweet course typically eaten at the end of a meal, while 'desert' refers to a dry, barren area of land.

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What is direct speech?

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Direct speech is when the exact words spoken by a person are quoted, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a quote within a sentence?

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When punctuating a quote within a sentence, use a comma before the opening quotation mark and ensure the punctuation is inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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'I love reading books, especially mysteries and thrillers.'