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Capitalization and Punctuation

13 questions

1st - 5th Grade

English

Capitalization and Punctuation is a free printable English worksheet for Grades 1–5 that helps students edit sentences for beginning capitals, proper nouns, end marks, commas, and apostrophes. Across 13 items, students choose correctly written sentences, place punctuation in statements and lists, reorder words into a question, match punctuation marks to their purposes, classify common and proper nouns, and identify capitalization mistakes in names and places. The mixed practice format gives students repeated opportunities to apply conventions in context rather than memorize isolated rules. Items include capitalization in sentences such as those naming West Virginia, comma use in dates and lists, and the distinction between “its” and “it’s.” Use this worksheet for guided practice, independent review, or a quick assessment of sentence-editing skills. It includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Capitalization and Punctuation

Total questions: 13

Name
Class
Date
1.

Drag the punctuation to the correct place.

The big​ (a)   black dog ran after the tiny ​ (b)   red ball​ ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
,
.
?
2.

Which question has correct capitalization?

a)

the car ran out of gas.

b)

The car ran out of gas.

c)

The Car ran out of Gas.

d)

the Car ran out of Gas.

3.

Reorder the following into a complete sentence:

a)

Are

b)

we

c)

leaving

d)

soon

e)

?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
4.
Lavina and Madalyn live in west virginia 
a)
Lavina and Madalyn live in West virginia
b)
Lavina and Madalyn live in West virginia.
c)
Lavina and Madalyn live in West Virginia? 
d)
Lavina and Madalyn live in West Virginia. 
5.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Mrs. Hensley

Elm Street

Walmart

Mrs. Winstead

Mr. Johnson

Central Park

Target

Dr. Anderson

dog

cat

car

house

book

tree

table

chair

Proper Nouns
Common Nouns
6.

Match the following

Which punctuation makes a statement?

.

Which punctuation shows excitement?

!

Which punctuation asks a question?

?

What punctuation separates phrases?

,

7.

Label the mistakes

a)

Toronto

b)

Hot

c)

Restaurant

d)

Frank's

1
2
1)
2)
8.

Type question here including an

a)

Florida

b)

I

c)

Amelia

d)

Dolphins

1
2
3
1)
2)
3)
9.

My Uncle Bob​ owns 2 llamas​ (a)   3 cats​ (b)   and 5 horses​ (c)   ​

Choose from the below words
.
,
?
10.

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

a)

Wednesday, August 15 is my birthday!

b)

Wednesday August 15 is my birthday!

c)

Wednesday, August, 15 is my birthday!

d)

Wednesday August 15 is my birthday

11.

Which sentence has the correct capitalization?

a)

My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.

b)

My Favorite Fruits Are Apples, Bananas, And Oranges.

c)

My favorite Fruits are Apples, Bananas, and Oranges.

d)

my favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.

12.

Which sentence has the correct use of an apostrophe?

a)

Its raining outside.

b)

It's raining outside.

c)

Its' raining outside.

d)

It's' raining outside.

13.

Which sentence has the correct use of a comma?

a)

I love pizza, burgers and ice cream.

b)

I love pizza burgers, and ice cream.

c)

I love pizza, burgers, and ice cream.

d)

I love pizza burgers and, ice cream.

Answer Key

Capitalization and Punctuation

Total questions: 13

1.
,, ,, .
2.
b)

The car ran out of gas.

3.
a, b, c, d, e
4.
d) Lavina and Madalyn live in West Virginia. 
5.
Proper Nouns

Mrs. Hensley

Elm Street

Walmart

Mrs. Winstead

Mr. Johnson

Central Park

Target

Dr. Anderson

Common Nouns

dog

cat

car

house

book

tree

table

chair

6.

Which punctuation makes a statement?

 - 

.

, 

Which punctuation shows excitement?

 - 

!

, 

Which punctuation asks a question?

 - 

?

, 

What punctuation separates phrases?

 - 

,

7.
d
a
8.
a
b
c
9.
,, ,, .
10.
a)

Wednesday, August 15 is my birthday!

11.
a)

My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.

12.
b)

It's raining outside.

13.
c)

I love pizza, burgers, and ice cream.

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FAQs

What does the Capitalization and Punctuation worksheet cover?

This 13-question worksheet builds sentence-editing skills through multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, ordering, classification, matching, and image-labeling items. Students practice capitalizing sentence beginnings and proper nouns, choosing periods, question marks, and commas, using the apostrophe in “it’s,” classifying common and proper nouns, and arranging words into a correctly punctuated question.

How can I use this worksheet to teach capitalization and punctuation?

Model one sentence at a time by having students identify the sentence’s purpose, locate names or places that need capitals, and then select the punctuation that completes the idea. Use the ordering item to discuss how word order and a question mark work together, then have students explain choices in the West Virginia, date, list, and “it’s” examples before completing the remaining items independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may leave the first word lowercase, capitalize every word instead of only sentence beginnings and proper nouns, or write “west virginia” without capitalizing both parts of the place name. Watch for confusion between periods and question marks, missing commas in the list of animals or foods and in the date, and choosing “its” or “it’s” incorrectly. The classification and matching items may also reveal confusion between common and proper nouns or between punctuation marks and their functions.

How do I assign and grade this Capitalization and Punctuation worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, and use the complete answer key to grade all 13 items. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to speed up grading.

How can I differentiate this capitalization and punctuation worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the sentence choices, punctuation options, and classification lists easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the same capitalization and punctuation practice.

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