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Here's the completed worksheet with explanations for each sentence.
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Capitalization Worksheet — Solved
Directions: Underline the words that need to be capitalized. On the line below each sentence, write the sentence correctly using correct capitalization.
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Example:
> on sunday, my family will go eat at olive garden.
> On Sunday, my family will go eat at Olive Garden.
*(Explanation: “On” starts the sentence → capitalize. “Sunday” is a day of the week → capitalize. “Olive Garden” is a proper noun (name of a restaurant) → both words capitalized.)*
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1. my friend david liked the story very much.
✔ Underline: my, david
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My friend David liked the story very much.
*(Explanation: “My” starts the sentence → capitalize. “David” is a person’s name → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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2. we will go to target in the evening.
✔ Underline: we, target
✔ Corrected sentence:
> We will go to Target in the evening.
*(Explanation: “We” starts the sentence → capitalize. “Target” is the name of a store → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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3. when i was little, my favorite holiday was christmas.
✔ Underline: when, i, christmas
✔ Corrected sentence:
> When I was little, my favorite holiday was Christmas.
*(Explanation: “When” starts the sentence → capitalize. “I” is always capitalized. “Christmas” is the name of a holiday → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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4. mike, tony and chris like to play basketball at the park.
✔ Underline: mike, tony, chris
✔ Corrected sentence:
> Mike, Tony and Chris like to play basketball at the park.
*(Explanation: All three are names of people → proper nouns → capitalize each.)*
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5. i have a dentist appointment on thursday.
✔ Underline: i, thursday
✔ Corrected sentence:
> I have a dentist appointment on Thursday.
*(Explanation: “I” is always capitalized. “Thursday” is a day of the week → capitalize.)*
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6. Can we go to six flags for halloween on saturday.
✔ Underline: six flags, halloween, saturday
✔ Corrected sentence:
> Can we go to Six Flags for Halloween on Saturday?
*(Note: The original sentence ends with a period, but since it begins with “Can,” it’s a question → should end with a question mark.)*
*(Explanation: “Six Flags” is a proper noun (amusement park chain) → both words capitalized. “Halloween” is a holiday → capitalize. “Saturday” is a day of the week → capitalize.)*
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7. my birthday is on april 7, i will turn 8.
✔ Underline: my, april, i
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My birthday is on April 7. I will turn 8.
*(Explanation: “My” starts the sentence → capitalize. “April” is a month → capitalize. The comma splice should be fixed by making two sentences. “I” is always capitalized.)*
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8. my cousin lives in texas.
✔ Underline: my, texas
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My cousin lives in Texas.
*(Explanation: “My” starts the sentence → capitalize. “Texas” is a state → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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9. dr. thomas put a cast on jimmy’s broken arm.
✔ Underline: dr., thomas, jimmy’s
✔ Corrected sentence:
> Dr. Thomas put a cast on Jimmy’s broken arm.
*(Explanation: “Dr.” is a title before a name → capitalize. “Thomas” is a last name → capitalize. “Jimmy” is a first name → capitalize.)*
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10. My teacher, mrs. bloom gave us reading books for valentine’s day.
✔ Underline: mrs., bloom, valentine’s day
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My teacher, Mrs. Bloom, gave us reading books for Valentine’s Day.
*(Explanation: “Mrs.” is a title → capitalize. “Bloom” is a last name → capitalize. “Valentine’s Day” is a holiday → both words capitalized. Also added a comma after “Mrs. Bloom” for correct punctuation.)*
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✔ Final Tip: Always remember to capitalize:
- The first word of a sentence
- Proper nouns (names of people, places, holidays, brands, etc.)
- Days of the week, months, and holidays
- The pronoun “I”
- Titles before names (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.)
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice!
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Capitalization Worksheet — Solved
Directions: Underline the words that need to be capitalized. On the line below each sentence, write the sentence correctly using correct capitalization.
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Example:
> on sunday, my family will go eat at olive garden.
> On Sunday, my family will go eat at Olive Garden.
*(Explanation: “On” starts the sentence → capitalize. “Sunday” is a day of the week → capitalize. “Olive Garden” is a proper noun (name of a restaurant) → both words capitalized.)*
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1. my friend david liked the story very much.
✔ Underline: my, david
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My friend David liked the story very much.
*(Explanation: “My” starts the sentence → capitalize. “David” is a person’s name → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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2. we will go to target in the evening.
✔ Underline: we, target
✔ Corrected sentence:
> We will go to Target in the evening.
*(Explanation: “We” starts the sentence → capitalize. “Target” is the name of a store → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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3. when i was little, my favorite holiday was christmas.
✔ Underline: when, i, christmas
✔ Corrected sentence:
> When I was little, my favorite holiday was Christmas.
*(Explanation: “When” starts the sentence → capitalize. “I” is always capitalized. “Christmas” is the name of a holiday → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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4. mike, tony and chris like to play basketball at the park.
✔ Underline: mike, tony, chris
✔ Corrected sentence:
> Mike, Tony and Chris like to play basketball at the park.
*(Explanation: All three are names of people → proper nouns → capitalize each.)*
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5. i have a dentist appointment on thursday.
✔ Underline: i, thursday
✔ Corrected sentence:
> I have a dentist appointment on Thursday.
*(Explanation: “I” is always capitalized. “Thursday” is a day of the week → capitalize.)*
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6. Can we go to six flags for halloween on saturday.
✔ Underline: six flags, halloween, saturday
✔ Corrected sentence:
> Can we go to Six Flags for Halloween on Saturday?
*(Note: The original sentence ends with a period, but since it begins with “Can,” it’s a question → should end with a question mark.)*
*(Explanation: “Six Flags” is a proper noun (amusement park chain) → both words capitalized. “Halloween” is a holiday → capitalize. “Saturday” is a day of the week → capitalize.)*
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7. my birthday is on april 7, i will turn 8.
✔ Underline: my, april, i
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My birthday is on April 7. I will turn 8.
*(Explanation: “My” starts the sentence → capitalize. “April” is a month → capitalize. The comma splice should be fixed by making two sentences. “I” is always capitalized.)*
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8. my cousin lives in texas.
✔ Underline: my, texas
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My cousin lives in Texas.
*(Explanation: “My” starts the sentence → capitalize. “Texas” is a state → proper noun → capitalize.)*
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9. dr. thomas put a cast on jimmy’s broken arm.
✔ Underline: dr., thomas, jimmy’s
✔ Corrected sentence:
> Dr. Thomas put a cast on Jimmy’s broken arm.
*(Explanation: “Dr.” is a title before a name → capitalize. “Thomas” is a last name → capitalize. “Jimmy” is a first name → capitalize.)*
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10. My teacher, mrs. bloom gave us reading books for valentine’s day.
✔ Underline: mrs., bloom, valentine’s day
✔ Corrected sentence:
> My teacher, Mrs. Bloom, gave us reading books for Valentine’s Day.
*(Explanation: “Mrs.” is a title → capitalize. “Bloom” is a last name → capitalize. “Valentine’s Day” is a holiday → both words capitalized. Also added a comma after “Mrs. Bloom” for correct punctuation.)*
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✔ Final Tip: Always remember to capitalize:
- The first word of a sentence
- Proper nouns (names of people, places, holidays, brands, etc.)
- Days of the week, months, and holidays
- The pronoun “I”
- Titles before names (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.)
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of capitalization and punctuation worksheet.
