Capitalization and punctuation

Capitalization and punctuation

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the possessive form of the name 'Donald'?

Back

Donald's

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should commas be used in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word in the sentence 'Have you ever visited the Okefenokee swamp?' needs a capital letter?

Back

Okefenokee

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation mark is used before a list or quote?

Back

Colon (:) is used before a list or quote.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

To create a pause or separate elements within a sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?

Back

Use a semicolon to connect closely related independent clauses that are not joined by a conjunction.

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