Capitalization & Punctuation: English ESL worksheets pdf & doc - Free Printable
Educational worksheet: Capitalization & Punctuation: English ESL worksheets pdf & doc. Download and print for classroom or home learning activities.
JPG
766×1084
100 KB
Free · Personal Use
Quality Assured by Worksheets Library Team
Reviewed for educational accuracy and age-appropriateness
ID: #1530401
⭐
Show Answer Key & Explanations
Step-by-step solution for: Capitalization & Punctuation: English ESL worksheets pdf & doc
▼
Show Answer Key & Explanations
Step-by-step solution for: Capitalization & Punctuation: English ESL worksheets pdf & doc
Let's go through each sentence and correct it with proper capitalization and punctuation. I'll explain the rules used for each correction.
---
1. We took a lesson in German and translated it into English.
- Capitalization: First word of the sentence ("We"), and proper nouns like "German" and "English" (languages) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
2. Ali lives in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
- Capitalization: Names ("Ali", "Dubai", "United Arab Emirates") are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
3. These pictures were taken during our holiday in California, USA.
- Capitalization: "California" is a state name; "USA" is an abbreviation for a country — both capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
4. On Saturday and Sunday, I am going to the Metro Centre in Newcastle.
- Capitalization: Days of the week ("Saturday", "Sunday") and place names ("Metro Centre", "Newcastle") are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Comma after "Sunday" (separates introductory phrase), period at the end.
5. How long did you study for the test?
- Capitalization: First word of the sentence and "How" (start of question).
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end (it’s a direct question).
6. I like to take my children to Albert Park.
- Capitalization: "I" is always capitalized; "Albert Park" is a proper noun (name of a park).
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
7. Did Ramadan start on Thursday?
- Capitalization: "Did" starts the sentence; "Ramadan" is a religious month (proper noun); "Thursday" is a day.
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end.
8. Huda watched the news on the BBC.
- Capitalization: "Huda" is a person's name; "BBC" is an acronym for British Broadcasting Corporation — always capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
9. I think June is the longest month.
- Capitalization: "I" and "June" (month name) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
10. Muslims read the Quran while the Christians read the Bible.
- Capitalization: Religious groups ("Muslims", "Christians") are not capitalized unless they're part of a formal title; however, religious texts ("Quran", "Bible") are capitalized as proper nouns.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
11. My mother is called Ann and my father is called Tom.
- Capitalization: "My" starts the sentence; names "Ann" and "Tom" are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
12. I am going to Sheffield to visit my friend Mary.
- Capitalization: "I" and names of places ("Sheffield") and people ("Mary").
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
13. There is a new post office opening on Monday, 12th of September.
- Capitalization: "Monday" and "September" (days and months) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Comma after "Monday"; period at the end. Note: "12th" is correctly written with a superscript or ordinal indicator (though sometimes written as "12th").
14. This train to London stops in Manchester.
- Capitalization: Cities ("London", "Manchester") are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
15. What time do we meet on Marton Road?
- Capitalization: "What" starts the sentence; "Marton Road" is a street name (proper noun).
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end.
16. In the holiday, my family and I are going to Paris on the Eurostar.
- Capitalization: "Paris" is a city; "Eurostar" is a brand name of a train service — both capitalized.
- Punctuation: Comma after "holiday" (introductory phrase), period at the end.
17. I live on Olive Street near the city centre.
- Capitalization: "I" and "Olive Street" (street name) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
18. Is there a medical centre near here?
- Capitalization: "Is" starts the sentence.
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end.
---
- Capitalize:
- First word of a sentence.
- Names of people (e.g., Ali, Huda, Ann, Tom).
- Names of places (cities, countries, streets, parks, etc.).
- Days of the week and months.
- Religious texts (Quran, Bible).
- Acronyms (BBC, Eurostar).
- Languages (German, English).
- Use punctuation:
- Period (.) at the end of statements.
- Question mark (?) at the end of questions.
- Comma (,) after introductory phrases or clauses.
---
✔ Final Answer: All sentences corrected above with appropriate capitalization and punctuation.
---
✔ Corrected Sentences with Explanations:
1. We took a lesson in German and translated it into English.
- Capitalization: First word of the sentence ("We"), and proper nouns like "German" and "English" (languages) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
2. Ali lives in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
- Capitalization: Names ("Ali", "Dubai", "United Arab Emirates") are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
3. These pictures were taken during our holiday in California, USA.
- Capitalization: "California" is a state name; "USA" is an abbreviation for a country — both capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
4. On Saturday and Sunday, I am going to the Metro Centre in Newcastle.
- Capitalization: Days of the week ("Saturday", "Sunday") and place names ("Metro Centre", "Newcastle") are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Comma after "Sunday" (separates introductory phrase), period at the end.
5. How long did you study for the test?
- Capitalization: First word of the sentence and "How" (start of question).
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end (it’s a direct question).
6. I like to take my children to Albert Park.
- Capitalization: "I" is always capitalized; "Albert Park" is a proper noun (name of a park).
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
7. Did Ramadan start on Thursday?
- Capitalization: "Did" starts the sentence; "Ramadan" is a religious month (proper noun); "Thursday" is a day.
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end.
8. Huda watched the news on the BBC.
- Capitalization: "Huda" is a person's name; "BBC" is an acronym for British Broadcasting Corporation — always capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
9. I think June is the longest month.
- Capitalization: "I" and "June" (month name) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
10. Muslims read the Quran while the Christians read the Bible.
- Capitalization: Religious groups ("Muslims", "Christians") are not capitalized unless they're part of a formal title; however, religious texts ("Quran", "Bible") are capitalized as proper nouns.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
11. My mother is called Ann and my father is called Tom.
- Capitalization: "My" starts the sentence; names "Ann" and "Tom" are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
12. I am going to Sheffield to visit my friend Mary.
- Capitalization: "I" and names of places ("Sheffield") and people ("Mary").
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
13. There is a new post office opening on Monday, 12th of September.
- Capitalization: "Monday" and "September" (days and months) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Comma after "Monday"; period at the end. Note: "12th" is correctly written with a superscript or ordinal indicator (though sometimes written as "12th").
14. This train to London stops in Manchester.
- Capitalization: Cities ("London", "Manchester") are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
15. What time do we meet on Marton Road?
- Capitalization: "What" starts the sentence; "Marton Road" is a street name (proper noun).
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end.
16. In the holiday, my family and I are going to Paris on the Eurostar.
- Capitalization: "Paris" is a city; "Eurostar" is a brand name of a train service — both capitalized.
- Punctuation: Comma after "holiday" (introductory phrase), period at the end.
17. I live on Olive Street near the city centre.
- Capitalization: "I" and "Olive Street" (street name) are capitalized.
- Punctuation: Period at the end.
18. Is there a medical centre near here?
- Capitalization: "Is" starts the sentence.
- Punctuation: Question mark at the end.
---
✔ Summary of Key Rules Applied:
- Capitalize:
- First word of a sentence.
- Names of people (e.g., Ali, Huda, Ann, Tom).
- Names of places (cities, countries, streets, parks, etc.).
- Days of the week and months.
- Religious texts (Quran, Bible).
- Acronyms (BBC, Eurostar).
- Languages (German, English).
- Use punctuation:
- Period (.) at the end of statements.
- Question mark (?) at the end of questions.
- Comma (,) after introductory phrases or clauses.
---
✔ Final Answer: All sentences corrected above with appropriate capitalization and punctuation.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on punctuation and capitalization.
