Punctuation and Capitalization

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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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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 use a period (.)?

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A period is used at the end of a statement or a command.

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When do we use a question mark (?)?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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When do we use an exclamation mark (!) ?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Tom', 'New York', and 'McDonald's'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.