MAP 7th Grade Language Usage

A comprehensive course to strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for 7th-grade students, preparing them for the MAP Language Usage assessment and real-world communication.

Parts of SpeechSentence StructureVocabulary Building
Punctuation and CapitalizationGrammar Rules and AgreementWriting Coherent Paragraphs
Everyday CommunicationWriting for School AssignmentsDigital Communication and Social Media
Reading the Question CarefullyChecking Your Work
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Advanced Topics

Punctuation and Capitalization

Using Punctuation and Capitals Correctly

Punctuation and capitalization are like road signs for writing—they guide readers so your meaning is clear.

Common Punctuation Marks

  • Period (.): Ends a statement.
  • Comma (,): Separates parts of a sentence or items in a list.
  • Question Mark (?): Ends a question.
  • Exclamation Mark (!): Shows strong feeling.
  • Quotation Marks (" "): Show what someone says.

Capitalization Rules

  • Capitalize the first word in a sentence.
  • Capitalize names, places, and important things (like "Monday" or "Eiffel Tower").

Real-World Connection

Using punctuation and capitalization well helps your emails, essays, and messages look professional and easy to read.

Examples

  • Let’s eat, Grandma! (The comma changes the meaning from eating Grandma to inviting her to eat.)

  • He asked, 'Are you coming to the party?'

In a Nutshell

Punctuation and capitalization make your writing clear and correct.

Key Terms

Comma
A punctuation mark used to separate parts of a sentence.
Capitalization
Writing the first letter of a word in uppercase.
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Grammar Rules and Agreement