Worksheet for practicing sentence correction, focusing on capital letters and proper punctuation.
Worksheet titled "Fixing Sentences" with instructions to correct capitalization and punctuation, featuring 12 sentences to edit.
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Let's go through each sentence one by one and fix the capitalization and punctuation as needed. The goal is to:
- Capitalize the first word of each sentence.
- Capitalize proper nouns (names of people, places, brands, etc.).
- Add appropriate punctuation at the end: period (.), exclamation point (!), or question mark (?).
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1. larry and stella paint in the park each day
→ Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
*Explanation:* "Larry" and "Stella" are names — proper nouns — so they need capital letters. First word capitalized. Sentence ends with a period.
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2. let's go to the store with patty
→ Let's go to the store with Patty.
*Explanation:* First word "Let's" starts the sentence — capitalize. "Patty" is a person’s name — capitalize. End with a period.
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3. why is harold's grocery closed today
→ Why is Harold's grocery closed today?
*Explanation:* Start with capital "W" for "Why" because it's the beginning of a sentence. "Harold's" is a person's name — capitalize. This is a question, so use a question mark.
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4. on thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs
→ On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
*Explanation:* First word "On" capitalized. "Thursday" is a day of the week — proper noun — so capitalize. End with a period.
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5. hurry the bus is going to leave soon
→ Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon.
*Explanation:* "Hurry" is an exclamation — start with capital and use an exclamation point. Then begin next sentence with capital "The". Use period at the end.
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6. my dog, scrumples, has a new squeaky toy
→ My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
*Explanation:* "My" capitalized as first word. "Scrumples" is a pet’s name — proper noun — so capitalize. End with a period.
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7. sowams school has a new principal.
→ Sowams School has a new principal.
*Explanation:* "Sowams" is likely a school name — proper noun — so both words should be capitalized. "School" is part of the name, so also capitalized. Sentence already ends with a period — correct.
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8. in february, my school has a valentine's day dance
→ In February, my school has a Valentine's Day dance.
*Explanation:* "In" capitalized. "February" is a month — capitalize. "Valentine's Day" is a holiday — capitalize both words. End with period.
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9. dad brought me to dunkin donuts for a snack
→ Dad brought me to Dunkin' Donuts for a snack.
*Explanation:* "Dad" capitalized. "Dunkin' Donuts" is a brand name — proper noun — so capitalize both words. Note: It's often written as "Dunkin’ Donuts" with an apostrophe. End with period.
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10. does the parkside theatre sell popcorn
→ Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
*Explanation:* "Does" capitalized — beginning of sentence. "Parkside Theatre" is likely a theater name — proper noun — so both words capitalized. Question — end with question mark.
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11. louisa gave me a CD by the ramones
→ Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
*Explanation:* "Louisa" is a person's name — capitalize. "Ramones" is a band name — proper noun — so capitalize. End with period.
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12. i bought a new shirt at kohl's last saturday
→ I bought a new shirt at Kohl's last Saturday.
*Explanation:* "I" always capitalized. "Kohl's" is a store name — proper noun — capitalize. "Saturday" is a day of the week — capitalize. End with period.
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1. Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
2. Let's go to the store with Patty.
3. Why is Harold's grocery closed today?
4. On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
5. Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon.
6. My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
7. Sowams School has a new principal.
8. In February, my school has a Valentine's Day dance.
9. Dad brought me to Dunkin' Donuts for a snack.
10. Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
11. Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
12. I bought a new shirt at Kohl's last Saturday.
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✔ All sentences now have correct capitalization and punctuation.
- Capitalize the first word of each sentence.
- Capitalize proper nouns (names of people, places, brands, etc.).
- Add appropriate punctuation at the end: period (.), exclamation point (!), or question mark (?).
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1. larry and stella paint in the park each day
→ Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
*Explanation:* "Larry" and "Stella" are names — proper nouns — so they need capital letters. First word capitalized. Sentence ends with a period.
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2. let's go to the store with patty
→ Let's go to the store with Patty.
*Explanation:* First word "Let's" starts the sentence — capitalize. "Patty" is a person’s name — capitalize. End with a period.
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3. why is harold's grocery closed today
→ Why is Harold's grocery closed today?
*Explanation:* Start with capital "W" for "Why" because it's the beginning of a sentence. "Harold's" is a person's name — capitalize. This is a question, so use a question mark.
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4. on thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs
→ On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
*Explanation:* First word "On" capitalized. "Thursday" is a day of the week — proper noun — so capitalize. End with a period.
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5. hurry the bus is going to leave soon
→ Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon.
*Explanation:* "Hurry" is an exclamation — start with capital and use an exclamation point. Then begin next sentence with capital "The". Use period at the end.
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6. my dog, scrumples, has a new squeaky toy
→ My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
*Explanation:* "My" capitalized as first word. "Scrumples" is a pet’s name — proper noun — so capitalize. End with a period.
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7. sowams school has a new principal.
→ Sowams School has a new principal.
*Explanation:* "Sowams" is likely a school name — proper noun — so both words should be capitalized. "School" is part of the name, so also capitalized. Sentence already ends with a period — correct.
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8. in february, my school has a valentine's day dance
→ In February, my school has a Valentine's Day dance.
*Explanation:* "In" capitalized. "February" is a month — capitalize. "Valentine's Day" is a holiday — capitalize both words. End with period.
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9. dad brought me to dunkin donuts for a snack
→ Dad brought me to Dunkin' Donuts for a snack.
*Explanation:* "Dad" capitalized. "Dunkin' Donuts" is a brand name — proper noun — so capitalize both words. Note: It's often written as "Dunkin’ Donuts" with an apostrophe. End with period.
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10. does the parkside theatre sell popcorn
→ Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
*Explanation:* "Does" capitalized — beginning of sentence. "Parkside Theatre" is likely a theater name — proper noun — so both words capitalized. Question — end with question mark.
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11. louisa gave me a CD by the ramones
→ Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
*Explanation:* "Louisa" is a person's name — capitalize. "Ramones" is a band name — proper noun — so capitalize. End with period.
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12. i bought a new shirt at kohl's last saturday
→ I bought a new shirt at Kohl's last Saturday.
*Explanation:* "I" always capitalized. "Kohl's" is a store name — proper noun — capitalize. "Saturday" is a day of the week — capitalize. End with period.
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✔ Final Corrected Sentences:
1. Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
2. Let's go to the store with Patty.
3. Why is Harold's grocery closed today?
4. On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
5. Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon.
6. My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
7. Sowams School has a new principal.
8. In February, my school has a Valentine's Day dance.
9. Dad brought me to Dunkin' Donuts for a snack.
10. Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
11. Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
12. I bought a new shirt at Kohl's last Saturday.
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✔ All sentences now have correct capitalization and punctuation.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of editing worksheet 3rd grade.
