Worksheet 2: Advanced Capitalization Rules

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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)

Corrected:

Original: for whom the bell tolls (book)

Corrected:

Original: the dark knight (movie)

Corrected:

Original: a brief history of time (book)

Corrected:

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.

Corrected:

Original: We are studying the Industrial Revolution.

Corrected:

Original: She is from the south of France.

Corrected:

Original: I have an appointment with doctor Evans.

Corrected:

Original: The President will give a speech tonight.

Corrected:

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).

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