Capitals and Commas in Letters

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What is a comma used for in a letter?

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A comma is used to separate parts of a sentence or to indicate a pause. In letters, it is often used after the greeting and before the closing.

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Where should a comma be placed in the greeting of a letter?

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A comma should be placed after the name in the greeting. For example, 'Dear Grandma Mary,'.

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Does the greeting 'Dear Grandma Mary' need a comma?

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Yes, it should be 'Dear Grandma Mary,' with a comma after 'Mary'.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a letter?

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The correct way to write a date is 'Month Day, Year'. For example, 'December 18, 2012'.

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What is a closing in a friendly letter?

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A closing is a phrase used to end a letter, such as 'Your Friend,' or 'Sincerely,'.

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Which of the following is a correct closing for a friendly letter?

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'Your Friend,' is a correct closing for a friendly letter.

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What punctuation mark is used after the closing of a letter?

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A comma is used after the closing of a letter.

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What is the purpose of using capital letters in a letter?

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Capital letters are used to start sentences and for proper nouns, like names and places.

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Should the first word of a letter be capitalized?

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Yes, the first word of a letter should always be capitalized.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Stacy' or 'Grandma Mary'.