Conventions in Writing

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles. Example: 'New York City'.

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What is Spelling?

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Spelling refers to the correct arrangement of letters in a word. Example: The correct spelling of 'definitely'.

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What is Grammar?

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Grammar is the set of rules that govern the structure of sentences, including word order and verb tense. Example: 'She goes to the store' is correct, while 'She go to the store' is not.

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What is Punctuation?

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Punctuation involves the use of symbols like periods, commas, and question marks to clarify meaning in writing. Example: 'Let's eat, Grandma!' vs. 'Let's eat Grandma!'.

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What is Word Choice?

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Word choice refers to the selection of words to convey meaning effectively. Example: Using 'happy' instead of 'glad' can enhance the tone.

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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, always capitalized. Example: 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is a Common Noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, not capitalized. Example: 'city'.

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What is a Sentence Fragment?

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A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. Example: 'When we went to the store'.

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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. Example: 'I love to read I have many books'.

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. Example: 'She runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).