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 proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What are abbreviations?

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Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases, often used to save space or time.

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What is the correct way to punctuate direct quotations?

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Direct quotations should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation placed inside the quotation marks.