Capitalization and Punctuation Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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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 punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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

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A period (.) is used at the end of a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months of the year are always capitalized.