Capitalization and Punctuation Rules

Capitalization Rules

100

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: We serve Mom breakfast in bed on mother's Day.

the word 'Mother's' should capitalized. The correct way to write the sentence is: We serve Mom breakfast in bed on Mother's Day. Rule: Names of holidays are capitalized.

200

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: Does the chess club meet on wednesdays or on Thursdays?

Does the chess club meet on Wednesdays or on Thursdays? Rule: Days of the Week are capitalized

300

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: Is uncle Frank’s new apartment on Howard Street?

Is Uncle Frank’s new apartment on Howard Street? Rule: Capitalize the first letter of a title that comes before a particular person, place, or thing

400

Choose the line that contains a mistake in capitalization and state the capitalization rule: dear Mrs. Clark, Thank you for being a wonderful teacher! Sincerely, Jessica

Dear Mrs. Clark, Thank you for being a wonderful teacher! Sincerely, Jessica Rule: Capitalize the first word of the greeting of a letter.

500

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: The author Robert Louis Stevenson said, "a friend is a gift you give yourself."

The author Robert Louis Stevenson said, "A friend is a gift you give yourself." Rule: Capitalize the first word in a quotation.

Capitalization Rules

100

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: Every fourth year, february has 29 days instead of 28.

Every fourth year, February has 29 days instead of 28. Rule: Capitalize the first letter of a month of the year.

200

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: At the end of June, my family and i will go to an amusement park. We can't wait!

At the end of June, my family and I will go to an amusement park. We can't wait! Rule: Always capitalize the word "I".

300

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: The grand canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Rule: Capitalize the names of places.

400

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: The state fair of Texas is held in the city of dallas. It lasts almost a month.

The state fair of Texas is held in the city of Dallas. It lasts almost a month.

500

Find the capitalization error in the following sentence and state the rule: Every day, Dad says, "make good choices."

Every day, Dad says, "Make good choices." Rule: Capitalize the first word in a quotation.

Comma Rules

100

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: The shoes shirt pants and belt are in my car.

The shoes, shirt, pants, and belt are in my car. Rule: Use a comma to separate three or more words or phrases in a series.

200

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: There are dogs, cats and goats roaming the farm.

There are dogs, cats, and goats roaming the farm. Rule: Use a comma to separate three or more words or phrases in a series.

300

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: Cher went to the show avoided the press and sang her heart out.

Cher went to the show, avoided the press, and sang her heart out. Rule: Use a comma to separate three or more words or phrases in a series.

400

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: He lived in Houston Texas.

He lived in Houston, Texas. Rule: Use a comma to separate the name of a city from the name of a state.

500

Find the errors in the sentence below and state the rule: My son was born on May 1 1997.

My son was born on May 1, 1997. Rule: Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date.

End Marks

100

This type of punctuation comes at the end of a statement

A period

200

This type of punctuation comes after an exclamation.

An exclamation point

300

This type of punctuation comes after a question.

A question mark

400

This type of punctuation might be used to express when someone is angry.

An exclamation point

500

When reading this type of punctuation, your voice will go up at the end.

A question mark

Apostrophes

100

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: Its a great day to be alive.

It's a great day to be alive. Rule: The apostrophe is used to make contractions. 'It's' is the contraction for It is.

200

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: Ms. Changs hat is not ready for pick-up.

Ms. Chang's hat is not ready for pick up. Rule: Use an apostrophe and an 's' at the end of a singular noun to show ownership. The hat belongs to Ms. Chang.

300

Find the error in the sentence below and state the rule: The Taylors dog barks non-stop.

The Taylors' dog barks non-stop. Rule: When a possessive noun refers to more than one person or thing and ends in the letter s, add an apostrophe after the 's' to show ownership. The dog belongs to the Taylor family.

400

Find the errors in the sentence below and state the rule: Shes her own worst enemy, and her problems dont help her case.

She's her own worst enemy, and her problems don't help her case. Rule: The apostrophe is used to make contractions. She's is a contraction for 'she is'. Don't is a contraction for 'do not'.

500

Find the errors in the sentence below and state the rule: That is my sister's and my's favorite song.

That is my and my sister's favorite song. Rule: Use an apostrophe and an 's' at the end of a singular noun to show ownership. My is a possessive pronoun and does not need an apostrophe 's'.