Worksheet 1: Basic Capitalization Rules
Practice the fundamental rules of capitalization with these introductory exercises. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 1: Basic Capitalization Rules
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Correct the Sentences
Rewrite each sentence below, adding capitalization where it is needed.
Original: my friend john lives in paris.
Corrected:
Original: we will visit the grand canyon next monday.
Corrected:
Original: i am reading a book called the secret garden.
Corrected:
Original: dr. smith is my favorite teacher.
Corrected:
2. Common vs. Proper Nouns
For each pair, circle the proper noun that should always be capitalized.
- ( city / london )
- ( dog / fido )
- ( month / august )
- ( holiday / christmas )
- ( company / a famous brand )
3. Sentence Writing
Write a sentence about your favorite holiday. Make sure to use at least two proper nouns and capitalize them correctly.