Worksheet 2: Advanced Capitalization Rules
Challenge yourself with exercises on more complex capitalization rules and common exceptions. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 2: Advanced Capitalization Rules
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Capitalizing Titles of Works
Rewrite the following titles with the correct capitalization. Remember not to capitalize small words like articles, prepositions, or conjunctions unless they are the first or last word.
Original: a tale of two cities (book)
Original: for whom the bell tolls (book)
Original: the dark knight (movie)
Original: a brief history of time (book)
2. Identifying Errors
Read each sentence and rewrite it correctly if it contains a capitalization error. If it is correct, write "Correct".
Original: My favorite season is Summer.
Original: We are studying the Industrial Revolution.
Original: She is from the south of France.
Original: I have an appointment with doctor Evans.
Original: The President will give a speech tonight.
3. Creative Writing
Write a short paragraph about a historical event or period you find interesting. Use at least three capitalized proper nouns (other than the name of the event itself).