Capitalize Holidays
How should "thanksgiving" be capitalized?
- The "T"
-"Thanksgiving"
What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?
A period
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What are coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
How should "halloween" be capitalized?
-"Halloween"
What is an exclamation mark?
Punctuation that expresses excitement, surprise, etc
What is the rule for using commas before 'and'?
Use a comma before and when connecting two independent clauses
How should "4th of july" be capitalized?
- The "J" should be capitalized
-"4th of July"
What is a question mark?
Punctuation that indicates a question
Write an example of a compound sentence with a comma.
"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining."
How should "mother's day" be capitalized?
-"Mother's Day"
What is the importance of using end punctuation?
Tells people how to interpret the meaning/tone of sentences.
Why do we use a comma before 'but'?
We use a comma before "but" when it connects two independent clauses
How should "new year's day" be capitalized?
- The "N," "Y," and "D" should be capitalized
- "New Year's Day"
What is the correct punctuation for a command?
A period
Create a compound sentence using a comma correctly.
"She enjoys painting, and he prefers sculpting."