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 we capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first letter of a sentence to show that it is the beginning 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 thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'John', 'China', and 'Monday'.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used at the end of a sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a question to indicate that an answer is expected.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or a high volume (shouting).

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When do we use a capital letter for days of the week?

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We use a capital letter for days of the week because they are proper nouns.

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What is the correct way to write 'the sun is bright'?

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The correct way is 'The sun is bright.' with a capital 'T' at the beginning.