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, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a 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', 'August', and 'Nomad'.

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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 punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What is the abbreviation for the month of September?

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The abbreviation for September is 'Sept.'.

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What is the abbreviation for the month of November?

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The abbreviation for November is 'Nov.'.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.