Capitalization and Punctuation

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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 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 'Cleveland', 'Mr. Smith', and 'November'.

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What is punctuation?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?

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A period (.) is used to end a statement.

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What is the abbreviation for 'Mister'?

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The abbreviation for 'Mister' is 'Mr.'.

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What is the correct abbreviation for 'November'?

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The correct abbreviation for 'November' is 'Nov.'.

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When do you use a comma?

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You use a comma to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is the correct way to write 'Cindy will go to Cleveland in August'?

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The correct way is 'Cindy will go to Cleveland in August.' with capital letters for 'Cleveland' and 'August'.