Revising & Editing review

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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 certain other words.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which of the following should NOT be capitalized: 'fall', 'Monday', 'John', 'January'?

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'fall' should not be capitalized as it is a season.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to link independent clauses, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is colloquialism?

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Colloquialism is a word or phrase that is used in informal conversation and is not considered formal or literary.

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What is the correct way to write the closing of a letter?

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The correct way to write the closing of a letter is 'Sincerely yours', with 'S' capitalized.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name and is always capitalized.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a comma?

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In the sentence 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas', commas separate the items in the list.