Punctuation and Capitalization

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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 do we capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word of every sentence to show that a new thought is starting.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or organizations, and they always start with a capital letter.

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What is the pronoun 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized because it refers to oneself.

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What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a statement?

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We use a period (.) at the end of a statement.

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What punctuation mark do we use to ask a question?

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We use a question mark (?) at the end of a question.

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What punctuation mark do we use to show excitement?

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We use an exclamation mark (!) to show excitement.

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Why do we use punctuation marks in sentences?

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Punctuation marks help separate clauses and clarify meanings in sentences.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names?

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We capitalize names of people and places.