Capitalization & Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of holidays?

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You should capitalize the names of holidays, such as 'Christmas' and 'Easter', as they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical locations?

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Geographical locations, such as 'North America' or 'the Pacific Ocean', should be capitalized as they are proper nouns.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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You should use commas to separate items in a list, for example: 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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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 a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to a general item or concept (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun refers to a specific name (e.g., 'New York'). Proper nouns are capitalized.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.