Capitalization Lesson

Sentences- Capitalization

What do we capitalize in a sentence?

We always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

• My best friend is coming to my house today.

• The dog chased after the rabbit.
  

• A giraffe uses it's long neck to reach leaves from the tallest trees.

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

• the cat laid in the warm sun.

• The cat laid in the warm sun.

We always capitalize the word 'I' in a sentence.

• I like to watch scary movies.

• My friends and I play tag at recess.

• Please tell me how I can make some extra money.

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

• My mom said I could go to the party.

• My mom said i could go to the party.

We always capitalize names in sentences.

• My brother Billy loves to ride his bike.

• Julie and Sally Smith are best friends.

• The coach, Mr. Timmons, asked me and Mike to stay after practice.

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences are written correctly?

• My dad works with Mike Robbins.

• My dad works with Mike robbins.

Rules for sentence capitalization

• Always capitalize the first word

• Always capitalize the word 'I'

• Always capitalize names (first & last)

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

• My mom and i went to the park with Tom.

• my mom and I went to the park with Tom.

• My mom and I went to the park with Tom.

• My mom and I went to the park with tom.

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

• The little dog rex was jumping in circles, and I was laughing.

• The little dog Rex was jumping in circles, and I was laughing.

• The little dog Rex was jumping in circles, and i was laughing.

• The little dog Rex was jumping in circles, and I was laughing.