5th grade capitalization and punctuation study guide

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences by indicating pauses, stops, and the structure of the text.

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What is an end mark?

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An end mark is a punctuation mark that indicates the end of a sentence. The most common end marks are the period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!).

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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What is the correct way to use 'and' in a list?

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Use 'and' before the last item in a list to indicate the final addition. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the difference between 'but' and 'and'?

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'But' is used to show contrast, while 'and' is used to add information.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I like pizza _____ I don't like mushrooms.'

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The correct answer is 'but'. The sentence should read: 'I like pizza, but I don't like mushrooms.'