Mastering Punctuation and Capitalization

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization and punctuation.

• My favorite book is Harry Potter.

• My favorite book is Harry Potter.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'My favorite book is Harry Potter.' It has the correct capitalization and punctuation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

• The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

Answer explanation

The correct capitalization is 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation.

• Where are you going

• Where are you going?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'Where are you going?' because it uses the correct end punctuation, which is a question mark.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Identify the sentence with the correct capitalization.

• i hope to visit the grand canyon someday.

• I hope to visit the Grand Canyon someday.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence with the proper capitalization is 'I hope to visit the Grand Canyon someday.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence uses the correct spelling for the sight word and proper punctuation?

• She said, "They're going to the concert tonight."

• She said, "Their going to the concert tonight."

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is: She said, "They're going to the concert tonight." It uses the correct spelling and proper punctuation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Choose the option with the correct capitalization for a proper noun.

• My cousin lives in san francisco.

• My cousin lives in San Francisco.

Answer explanation

The correct capitalization for a proper noun is 'San Francisco.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence has the correct capitalization at the beginning?

• is it going to rain today?

• Is it going to rain today?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence with the proper capitalization at the beginning is 'Is it going to rain today?'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Select the sentence with the correct end punctuation.

• I can't believe you did that!

• I can't believe you did that.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I can't believe you did that!' because it ends with an exclamation mark, which is the correct end punctuation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Identify the sentence with the correct capitalization of a proper noun.

• We visited the statue of liberty over the summer.

• We visited the Statue of Liberty over the summer.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'We visited the Statue of Liberty over the summer.' It correctly capitalizes the proper noun 'Statue of Liberty'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence uses the correct capitalization and end punctuation?

• Did you finish your homework

• Did you finish your homework?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'Did you finish your homework?' because it has the correct capitalization and end punctuation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A