Commas, Punctuation, and Capitalization

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses or when listing three or more items.

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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 show possession for a singular noun?

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To show possession for a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., Nick's house).

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What is the correct way to write a city and state?

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When writing a city and state, separate them with a comma (e.g., Savannah, Georgia).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.