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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Spelling: | Check a reference source whenever you are uncertain of a word's spelling. |
| Capitalization of Languages | Always capitalize the names of languages (e.`g., English, Latin, German). |
| Sentence Capitalization & Punctuation | Begin every sentence with a capital letter and conclude it with a period. |
| Capitalization of Names & Pronouns | Capitalize proper nouns (e.g., John, Mandy, Mr. Boo) and the pronoun "I" (e.g., I, I'll, I wish). |
| Comma Usage — Natural Breaks: | Insert commas at natural pauses within sentences. |
| Comma Usage — Compound Sentences: | Join two complete sentences using a comma followed by a FANBOYS conjunction (One complete sentence, FANBOYS, FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO another complete sentence). |
| Comma Usage — Transitional Expressions | Place a comma directly after introductory phrases such as "For example,". |
| Comma Usage — Time & Setting Transitions | Follow introductory time phrases with a comma (e.g., As I grew older, Back in the day, When I was 15, One time,). |
| Complete Thoughts: | Ensure every complete thought ends with appropriate punctuation (e.g., “When I was in middle school, I didn’t talk much.”). |
| Stay Formal | Avoid informal slang or casual abbreviations (e.g., do not use “Yea,” “kids,” “tho,” or “U”). |