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Capitalization Worksheets Practice Quiz

Practice capitalization with engaging worksheets and tests

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 2
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Paper art illustrating a trivia quiz on capitalization for high school English students.

Which sentence correctly follows basic capitalization rules for a simple sentence?
Today Is a beautiful day.
Today is a beautiful day.
today is a beautiful day.
today Is a Beautiful day.
Option B capitalizes the first word of the sentence correctly while keeping the rest in proper case. This follows the fundamental rule of beginning a sentence with a capital letter.
Which sentence correctly capitalizes the pronoun 'I'?
I went to the park with My friend.
i went to the park with my friend.
i went to the park with My friend.
I went to the park with my friend.
Option B uses the capital 'I' as required for the first person singular pronoun and avoids unnecessary capitalization elsewhere. This sentence adheres to standard English capitalization rules.
Which sentence shows correct capitalization for names?
she met john and Paul at the museum.
She met John and Paul at the museum.
She met john and Paul at the museum.
she met john and paul at the museum.
Option B properly capitalizes the first word of the sentence and the proper names 'John' and 'Paul'. This is an example of correctly applying basic capitalization rules to proper nouns.
Which sentence employs correct capitalization for days of the week?
We will meet on monday.
we will meet on monday.
we will meet on Monday.
We will meet on Monday.
Option C correctly capitalizes 'We' at the beginning and 'Monday' as a proper noun. This maintains consistency with standard English rules for capitalizing days of the week.
Which sentence properly capitalizes the title and name in a formal context?
Dr. smith is speaking at the conference.
Dr. Smith is speaking at the conference.
dr. smith is speaking at the conference.
dr. Smith is speaking at the conference.
Option C appropriately capitalizes the title 'Dr.' and the proper noun 'Smith', as well as the first word of the sentence. This follows established capitalization conventions in formal writing.
Which of the following sentences is fully capitalized correctly?
when we visited Paris in the summer, we enjoyed every moment.
When we visited Paris in the summer, we enjoyed every moment.
When we visited Paris in the Summer, we enjoyed every moment.
When we visited paris in the summer, we enjoyed every moment.
Option A consistently capitalizes the sentence's first word and the proper noun 'Paris', while keeping 'summer' in lowercase as it is a common noun. This reflects proper application of English capitalization rules.
Which sentence correctly capitalizes a title and a proper name within a sentence?
the teacher, mr. Johnson, said to open your books.
The Teacher, Mr. Johnson, said to open your books.
The teacher, Mr. Johnson, said to open your books.
The teacher, mr. Johnson, said to open your books.
Option C is correct because it capitalizes 'The' at the start of the sentence and uses proper capitalization for the title 'Mr.' and the name 'Johnson'. The other options contain errors in the capitalization of either the title or the sentence's first word.
Which sentence correctly applies capitalization for the pronoun 'I' and a proper noun?
i love reading books by shakespeare.
I love reading books by shakespeare.
i love reading books by Shakespeare.
I love reading books by Shakespeare.
Option A correctly capitalizes the pronoun 'I' and the proper noun 'Shakespeare'. This adheres to standard English capitalization rules for both pronouns and proper nouns.
Which sentence correctly capitalizes the month in a context about travel?
We are going on a trip in july.
we are going on a trip in July.
We are going on a trip in july.
We are going on a trip in July.
Option B capitalizes 'July' properly as it is a proper noun when referring to the month. In addition, the sentence starts with a capital letter, meeting standard capitalization guidelines.
Which sentence demonstrates proper capitalization for a country name?
they traveled to Canada during the winter.
They traveled to Canada during the Winter.
They traveled to Canada during the winter.
They traveled to canada during the winter.
Option B correctly capitalizes 'Canada' as a proper noun and the first word 'They'. The word 'winter' remains lowercase as it is a common noun in this context.
Select the correctly capitalized compound sentence.
After school, we went to the park; and we played soccer.
After school, we went to the park; and we played soccer.
after school, we went to the park; and we played soccer.
After school, we went to the park; and We played soccer.
Option C is correctly capitalized, with the sentence beginning with a capital letter and maintaining proper lowercase usage after the semicolon. It properly reflects the structure of a compound sentence.
Which sentence accurately uses capitalization for an abbreviated title?
Our class was taught by Mrs. Davis.
Our class was taught by Mrs Davis.
Our class was taught by mrs. Davis.
our class was taught by Mrs. Davis.
Option C correctly capitalizes the first word 'Our' and the title 'Mrs.' along with the proper noun 'Davis'. It adheres to the standard rules for titles and proper names.
Which sentence correctly capitalizes multiple city names?
We visited london and paris during our vacation.
We visited London and paris during our vacation.
we visited London and Paris during our vacation.
We visited London and Paris during our vacation.
Option C correctly capitalizes the beginning of the sentence and both proper noun city names, 'London' and 'Paris'. This is an appropriate application of capitalization for multiple proper nouns.
Which sentence is properly capitalized when using a colon after an independent clause?
he knew what he wanted: to be a writer.
He knew what he wanted: To be A writer.
He knew what he wanted: To be a writer.
He knew what he wanted: to be a writer.
Option B adheres to proper capitalization rules by keeping the text after the colon in lowercase as it continues the sentence. It correctly capitalizes the first word of the sentence and handles the colon appropriately.
Which sentence correctly capitalizes dialogue in a direct quote?
She said, 'I can't wait for the weekend.'
She said, 'i can't wait for the weekend.'
She said, 'I can't Wait for the weekend.'
she said, 'I can't wait for the weekend.'
Option B correctly capitalizes the pronoun 'I' within the dialogue and maintains proper sentence capitalization. This reflects accurate application of capitalization rules in direct quotations.
In which of the following complex sentences are all proper nouns, titles, and sentence beginnings correctly capitalized?
After visiting the Metropolitan museum of art, Dr. Smith, a renowned historian, gave a lecture in New york City.
after visiting the metropolitan museum of art, Dr. Smith, a renowned historian, gave a lecture in New York City.
After visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dr. Smith, a renowned historian, gave a lecture in New York City.
After visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dr. Smith, a renowned historian, gave a lecture in New York City.
Option B correctly capitalizes the proper names 'Metropolitan Museum of Art', 'Dr. Smith', and 'New York City', and starts the sentence with a capital letter. The other options contain errors in capitalizing titles or proper nouns.
Which sentence demonstrates accurate capitalization in dialogue containing a question?
he asked, 'what are you doing tonight?'
He asked, 'What are you doing Tonight?'
He asked, 'what are you doing tonight?'
He asked, 'What are you doing tonight?'
Option B correctly capitalizes the first word of the sentence and the dialogue, ensuring that the question within the quotation marks starts with a capital letter. This follows proper rules for direct speech and questions.
Which sentence correctly differentiates between common and proper nouns in a historical context?
The Battle of Hastings marked a turning point in English history.
the Battle of Hastings marked a turning point in English history.
The battle of Hastings marked a turning point in English history.
The Battle of hastings marked a turning point in English history.
Option A accurately capitalizes 'Battle of Hastings' as a proper historical event and begins the sentence with a capital letter. The variations in the other options demonstrate common capitalization mistakes with proper nouns.
Which sentence correctly applies capitalization rules within a complex sentence involving a subordinate clause and a title?
After the play 'Romeo and Juliet' ended, Mr. Anderson thanked the cast.
After the play 'romeo and juliet' ended, Mr. Anderson thanked the cast.
After the play 'Romeo and Juliet' ended, mr. Anderson thanked the cast.
After the play 'Romeo And Juliet' ended, Mr. Anderson thanked the cast.
Option C is correct because it maintains proper capitalization for the title 'Romeo and Juliet', the name 'Mr. Anderson', and the sentence's initial word. The other options have errors such as incorrect capitalization of titles or proper nouns.
Which sentence properly capitalizes an acronym while following other capitalization rules?
The meeting was organized by the UN.
the meeting was organized by the UN.
The meeting was organized by the un.
The meeting was organized by the Un.
Option B correctly capitalizes the acronym 'UN', representing the United Nations, and begins the sentence with a capital letter. This reflects adherence to customary rules for acronyms and overall sentence capitalization.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze sentences to identify capitalization errors.
  2. Apply English capitalization rules to correct mistakes.
  3. Evaluate text passages for proper use of capital letters.
  4. Revise written content to ensure adherence to capitalization conventions.
  5. Interpret immediate feedback to improve capitalization skills.

Capitalization Worksheets Cheat Sheet

  1. Capitalize the first word of a sentence - Launch your sentences with a capital letter to show readers a fresh start and keep your prose polished. It's the universal signal that a new idea is taking shape, much like a friendly wave that says, "Hey, I'm beginning here!" Scribbr: Capitalization Rules
  2. Always capitalize "I" - No matter where "I" pops up in your sentence, it's always dressed in a capital to highlight self-reference and make your writing clear. This little rule prevents confusion and gives your inner voice the VIP treatment it deserves. Thesaurus.com: When to Capitalize Words
  3. Capitalize proper nouns - Names of people, places, organizations and unique things get a capital letter so they stand out as VIPs in your text. This helps readers know exactly who or what you're talking about, from "Mount Everest" to "The Beatles." Scribbr: Capitalization Rules
  4. Capitalize days, months and holidays - Monday, January and Halloween all demand capital letters because they're special markers on your calendar. Seasons stay lowercase unless they're part of an official name, like "Summer Olympics." Owlcation: English Grammar Capitalization Rules
  5. Capitalize the first word of a quotation - If your quote is a full sentence, give it a capital letter at the start, just as if it were its own sentence. This clarity helps the reader follow the flow of dialogue or cited text without missing a beat. Scribbr: Capitalization Rules
  6. Capitalize titles before names - Put a capital on "Dr.," "President," or "Professor" when it comes before a person's name to show respect and rank. But if it comes after or is used generically, let it chill in lowercase. Owlcation: English Grammar Capitalization Rules
  7. Capitalize specific regions only - The Midwest and the Pacific Northwest earn capitals because they're official regions. But if you're giving directions - "head north" or "look south" - keep it lowercase to avoid geographical confusion. Scribbr: Capitalization Rules
  8. Capitalize after a colon when it's a sentence - If the words following a colon stand alone as a full sentence, greet them with a capital letter. If they're just a phrase or list, keep that lowercase vibe going. Scribbr: Capitalization Rules
  9. Capitalize major words in titles - When you're naming books, movies or songs, give capitals to the big players - nouns, verbs and adjectives. Short prepositions and articles keep it lowercase unless they kick off the title. Scribbr: Capitalization Rules
  10. Capitalize languages, nationalities and ethnic groups - Show respect and precision by capitalizing "Spanish," "Brazilian" or "Cherokee." These capitals honor identity and help your readers know exactly who or what you're referring to. Thesaurus.com: When to Capitalize Words
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