20 Questions
What is the purpose of capitalizing words in a sentence?
To emphasize specific words
Which of the following is considered a proper noun?
Monday (day of the week)
When should you use a question mark in a sentence?
When asking a question that needs a response
What does an exclamation point signify in writing?
An expression of extreme emotion
In addition to proper nouns, what other words should be capitalized?
The first words in a title
Why is it important to review the rules of using commas?
To ensure proper punctuation and clarity
What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
To indicate someone is speaking directly
How can a writer separate a run-on sentence?
Separating the clauses into separate sentences with a period
What does a complete sentence require to be considered as such?
Both a subject and a predicate
In writing, what do parentheses typically indicate?
Words or phrases not necessary to the meaning of the sentence
Which punctuation mark should be used between words that describe nouns, prefixes and suffixes, numbers, and compound words?
Hyphen
What is the purpose of using apostrophes in writing contraction words?
To join two words together and shorten them
When should titles be capitalized and punctuated correctly?
In all types of writing
What is the main consequence of making errors in English writing?
Big repercussions
What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?
To separate elements in a series
When should commas be placed after introductory clauses or phrases?
Before the main clause of a sentence
Which type of adjectives require commas when used together?
Adjectives modifying a noun equally
In American English, where are commas used with direct quotations?
Inside the quotation in the middle of a sentence
How are apostrophes used to show possession by a singular noun?
By adding 's to the end of the noun
What do apostrophes indicate when used in contractions?
Indicate a missing letter or letters in a word
Review what you've learned about capitalizing words, including making the first letter a capital letter and capitalizing proper nouns. Capitalizing words draws the reader's attention to specific names and nouns in a sentence setence.
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