EOC Editing

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What is the correct capitalization of 'Internet'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Internet'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'Oasis' and 'oasis'?

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'Oasis' is a proper noun and should be capitalized when referring to a specific place, while 'oasis' is a common noun and should be in lowercase.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.

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What is the correct way to write a quote in a sentence?

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The first word of a quote should be capitalized if it starts a sentence, and punctuation should be placed correctly.

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What is the rule for using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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What is the correct capitalization of 'queen' in 'Queen Elizabeth II'?

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'Queen' should be capitalized when it is used as a title before a name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to ask a question in English?

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A question should start with a capital letter and end with a question mark.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.