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Which of the following is a correct use of capital letters?
Which of the following is a correct use of capital letters?
- For the first word in direct speech (correct)
- For the important words in titles of books
- To separate words or phrases when they are used in series
- To mark the end of a sentence
When are capital letters used?
When are capital letters used?
- To indicate abbreviations
- To separate words or phrases when they are used in series
- To begin a sentence (correct)
- For a title, name of an organisation or institution
Which of the following is a correct use of a comma?
Which of the following is a correct use of a comma?
- To mark the end of a sentence
- For the important words in titles of books
- For the first word in direct speech
- To separate words or phrases when they are used in series (correct)
When is a comma necessary before the word 'and'?
When is a comma necessary before the word 'and'?
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Which of the following is a correct use of capital letters?
Which of the following is a correct use of capital letters?
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Study Notes
Capital Letters and Commas
- Capital letters are used to begin sentences, to write proper nouns, and to indicate titles.
- They are also used to show respect when referring to specific people or organizations.
Commas Before 'and'
- A comma is necessary before the word 'and' when it is used to connect two independent clauses in a sentence.
- This is because the comma helps to separate the two clauses and make the sentence clearer.
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