Capitalize & Punctuate 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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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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When do we use a capital letter?

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We use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and for names of people, places, and specific things.

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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 it always starts with a capital letter.

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

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

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How do we show the beginning of a sentence?

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We show the beginning of a sentence by starting with a capital letter.

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What is the correct way to write 'my dog' at the beginning of a sentence?

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The correct way is 'My dog'.

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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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How do we write the name 'new york' correctly?

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We write it as 'New York'.

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What is the correct way to ask 'where is my book' in writing?

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The correct way is 'Where is my book?'