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Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation

Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation. Spelling Rules. English spelling has some generalizations (rules) that apply to certain situations. This will help you understand how to put some words together.

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Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation

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  1. Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation

  2. Spelling Rules English spelling has some generalizations (rules) that apply to certain situations. This will help you understand how to put some words together.

  3. Words ending in a silent e: Drop the e when adding an ending or suffix beginning with a vowel. Keep the e if the suffix starts with a consonant. blame + ing = blaming blame + less = blameless • Words ending in a consonant + y: Change the y to i before adding endings. However, keep the y if the ending begins with i. happy + ness = happiness try + ing = trying • Words ending in a vowel + y: Leave the y when adding endings. say + ing = saying

  4. Spelling Tips • Create a spelling notebook. Write words in it that you misspell, and write the correct spellings beside the words. • Use the dictionary • Look for smaller words inside larger words • Learn how to pronounce words to help “hear” the letters in the correct order • Break words into syllables. This will help you see how the words are put together.

  5. Capitalization Capitalization rules are important to know. They will help you to understand when to use capital letters.

  6. Use capital letters: • To begin a sentence • When using the pronoun “I” • In the names of people and places • In the titles of books, movies, songs, and so on • In titles used in names • In family titles when used as names (Mom, Uncle Joe) • In names of specific places • In names of vehicles • For languages, nationalities, religions • For days, months, special events/holidays • For products, awards, subjects

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