1.

For quotations
Capitalize the first word in quotations, provided the quoted material is a
complete sentence.
For example:
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
2. For proper nouns
English translation-A Use capitals for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, Complex sentences
Let's see how we can use the word of specific places, and things.
transition or link word is a Comple setences contain a dependent
transition For example:
word or phrase that shows clause and at least one independent clause.
as example: we can use questions or We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must
the relationship between The two clauses are
affirmartive senteces capitalize "Brooklyn" Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge or The
paragraphs or sections of a connected by a subordinator (i.e, which,
I planned to go the park this saturday word "country" would not normally be capitalized, but we would have to write
text or speech. Transitions who, although, despite, if, since, etc.).
because it's supposed to rain all day China with a capital "C" because it is the name of a specific country.
provide greater cohesion Examples
well this word is rare since it would be 3. For job titles
by making them more 1. My daughter, who was late for class,
incorrect in the transition word Capitalize job titles when they are on the signature line of a letter, when the title
explicit or pointing out how arrived shortly after the bell rang.
the transition word would be but and if we comes immediately before a name, or when the title replaces the use of a
ideas relate to each other 2. That's the man who bought our house.
change it to because it would look like this name (i.e., a title used as a direct address). Compoud Sentences
3. Although it was difficult, the class passed
I was plannig to go to the park this saturday Here are some examples: Compound sentences contain
the test with excellent marks.
but it's supposed to rain all day Sincerely, - Vicky Marquez, President - President Vicky Marquez two statements that are
so, but it's a transition word connected by a conjunction
It can also show that there is a relationship (i.e., and, but, or, etc.).
of conflict or contradiction between these Examples
In English, most f the time, we
two ideas 1. I wanted to come, but it was
write with lower case letters.
ideas late.
We use capital letters of
you can also choose from many transition 2. The company had an
specific situations.
words, such as excellent year, so they gave
but, tey, however, in contrast. everyone a bonus.
Transiton Word
3. I went shopping, and my wife
When to use capital
went to her classes.
letters

When it comes to expressing yourself in writing in a

new language, it is not only about knowing the
meaning of each word and how it is written, but you Types of Sentences, Sentences Simple sentences
also have to be aware of which punctuation marks
are necessary to explain your ideas. They are your
Punctuation in English Structure, Punctuation, and Sentence Types Simple sentences contain no
best allies because they allow you to express Transitions conjunction (i.e., and, but, or,
admiration, ask questions, give the text the etc.).
necessary pauses and complement your Examples
approaches in a text.
1. Frank ate his dinner quickly.
Senteces Types 2. Peter and Sue visited the
museum last Saturday.
3. Are you coming to the party?

Complex Sentences Sentence Kinds

- A complex sentence is an
independent clause joined by one
or more dependent clauses. A
dependent clause either lacks a
subject or a verb or has both a
subject and a verb that does Declarative Imperative Interrogative
Compound Sentences not express a complete thought. The imperative commands (or Exclamatory
Simple sentences A declarative sentence The interrogative asks a
- A compound sentence has two independent - A complex sentence always has sometimes requests). The The exclamatory form
contain a subjct and a verb. "declares" or states a fact, question. In the
clauses. An independent clause is a part of a a subordinator (as, because, imperative takes no subject as emphasizes a statement
subject: the subject is a arrangement or opinion. interrogative form the
sentence that can stand alone because it contains a since, after, although, when) or 'you' is (either declarative or
grammatical term used Declarative sentences auxiliary verb precedes the
subject and a verb and expresses a relative pronouns (who, that, the implied subject. The imperative) with an
todescribe the nouns, pronouns, can be either positive or subject which is then
complete thought. which). imperative form ends with exclamation point (!).
and noun phrases that occur negative. followed by the main verb
- Basically, a compound contains two simple Examples: either a period (.) or an Examples
bedfore the verb in a sentence. Examples (i.e., Are you coming ....?).
sentences. 1. After eating lunch at The exclamation point (!). 1. Hurry up!
veb: class of word with which 1. I'll meet you at the train The interrogative
- These independent clauses are joined by a Cheesecake Factory, Tim went to Examples 2. That sounds fantastic!
actins, processes, states or station. form ends with a question
conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). the gym to exercise. 1. Open the door. 3. I can't believe you said that!
existence that affect people or 2. The sun rises in the East. mark (?).
Examples: ^ The independent clause is ?Tim 3. He doesn't get up early. 2. Finish your homework
things are expressed. it Examples
expresses a single complete 1. The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran once went to the gym to exercise.? The Imperative 3. Pick up that mess. 1. How long have you lived
thought that can stand on is own. he saw the police. subordinating clause before
in France?
^Both sides of the conjunction ?so? are complete it is dependent on the main,
Examples: The baby cried 2. When does the bus
sentences. ?The shoplifter had stolen clothes? independent clause. If one were
leave?
can stand alone and so can ?he ran once he saw the to say ?after eating lunch at The
3. Do you enjoy listening to
police.? Therefore, this is a compound Cheesecake Factory,? it would be
classical music?Texto
sentence. an incomplete thought.