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What is the purpose of capitalizing words in a sentence?
What is the purpose of capitalizing words in a sentence?
- To indicate the end of a sentence
- To separate words in a list
- To emphasize specific words (correct)
- To make the text more difficult to read
Which of the following is considered a proper noun?
Which of the following is considered a proper noun?
- Apple (fruit)
- Monday (day of the week) (correct)
- boy (gender)
- chair (furniture)
When should you use a question mark in a sentence?
When should you use a question mark in a sentence?
- At the end of a statement
- To express extreme emotion
- To indicate the start of a new paragraph
- When asking a question that needs a response (correct)
What does an exclamation point signify in writing?
What does an exclamation point signify in writing?
In addition to proper nouns, what other words should be capitalized?
In addition to proper nouns, what other words should be capitalized?
Why is it important to review the rules of using commas?
Why is it important to review the rules of using commas?
What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
How can a writer separate a run-on sentence?
How can a writer separate a run-on sentence?
What does a complete sentence require to be considered as such?
What does a complete sentence require to be considered as such?
In writing, what do parentheses typically indicate?
In writing, what do parentheses typically indicate?
Which punctuation mark should be used between words that describe nouns, prefixes and suffixes, numbers, and compound words?
Which punctuation mark should be used between words that describe nouns, prefixes and suffixes, numbers, and compound words?
What is the purpose of using apostrophes in writing contraction words?
What is the purpose of using apostrophes in writing contraction words?
When should titles be capitalized and punctuated correctly?
When should titles be capitalized and punctuated correctly?
What is the main consequence of making errors in English writing?
What is the main consequence of making errors in English writing?
What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?
What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?
When should commas be placed after introductory clauses or phrases?
When should commas be placed after introductory clauses or phrases?
Which type of adjectives require commas when used together?
Which type of adjectives require commas when used together?
In American English, where are commas used with direct quotations?
In American English, where are commas used with direct quotations?
How are apostrophes used to show possession by a singular noun?
How are apostrophes used to show possession by a singular noun?
What do apostrophes indicate when used in contractions?
What do apostrophes indicate when used in contractions?
