Module 5 Review

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea, and is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization and is always capitalized.

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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 rule for capitalizing titles?

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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 is the purpose of a comma?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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How do you correctly use commas in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that connects two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the correct way to address someone in a sentence?

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When addressing someone directly, their name should be set off by commas.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.