Capitalization: Correct It
Correct: we read together.
We read together.
What word means able to do something?
capable
A ______ of water rushed toward the shore.
SURGE
A triangle has three sides. Fact or opinion? Explain.
Fact: We can count a triangle’s sides.
Why is I capitalized in “My friend and I played”?
Always capitalize the pronoun I.
Correct: My friend and i like reading.
My friend and I like reading.
What word means people who watch an event?
spectators
You are _______ of solving this mystery.
capable
Valentine's Day is the best holiday. Fact or opinion? Explain.
Opinion: “Best” expresses a preference. People may disagree.
Why are Tuesday and October capitalized?
Capitalize days of the week and months.
Correct: We visited san diego, california.
We visited San Diego, California.
What word means scattered pieces left after something is damaged?
debris
Our _______ neighbor donated books.
generous
October has 31 days. Fact or opinion? Explain.
Fact: We can check a calendar.
Why is Doctor capitalized in “Doctor Lopez helped us”?
Capitalize a job title directly before a person’s name.
Correct: My favorite book is the one and only ivan.
My favorite book is The One and Only Ivan.
What word means a repeated pattern of beats in music?
rhythm
She smiled ________ at her puppy.
adoringly
Every classroom should have a pet guinea pig. Fact or opinion? Explain.
Opinion: “Should” expresses what someone believes ought to happen.
Explain the capitalization: “Mom helped me, and my dad cooked.”
Mom replaces a name. Dad stays lowercase after my
Correct: In Winter, mom and i practice Math.
In winter, Mom and I practice math.
Name BOTH words: a sudden, strong rush and the feeling that something cannot be true.
surge and disbelief
The drummer kept a steady ________.
rhythm
Mystery books are better than funny books. Fact or opinion? Explain without using “I think” as your reason
Opinion: “Better” expresses a judgment about books. Readers have different preferences.
In The One and Only Ivan, why is "The" capitalized while "and" stays lowercase?
Capitalize the first word of a title. Keep a short conjunction such as and lowercase in the middle.