Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling Flashcard

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. Example: 'city', 'dog', 'happiness'.

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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. It is always capitalized. Example: 'New York', 'Sarah', 'Microsoft'.

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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. Example: 'The President of the United States'.

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When should you capitalize the days of the week?

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The days of the week should always be capitalized. Example: 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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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 purpose of an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the store'.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barked loudly.'