Let's Practice Conventions

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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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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a statement?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation point (!) is used to show excitement or strong feelings.

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What is the correct way to write a book title?

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A book title should have the first letter of each major word capitalized.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement gives information, while a question asks for information.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses or stops.

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What is an example of a question?

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An example of a question is: 'What is your favorite color?'