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 and for proper nouns.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the start of a new thought.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jenny', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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What is a comma?

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A comma (,) is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do you use a comma in a list?

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You use commas to separate items in a list, such as 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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

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

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What is the purpose of a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week, like 'Monday' and 'Friday', are always capitalized.