Punctuation and Capitalization

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate strong emotion or urgency?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to indicate strong emotion or urgency.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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

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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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Which words should be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence, proper nouns, and titles should be capitalized.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items or concepts, while a proper noun refers to specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when it refers to oneself.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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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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How do you capitalize titles of books, movies, or songs?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.