Capitalization
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
After (Labor Day/labor day), I’ll be in (University/university) classes.
After (Labor Day/labor day), I’ll be in (University/university) classes.
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
The (boy’s/boys’) boots were very dirty, so they spent the afternoon cleaning them.
The (boy’s/boys’) boots were very dirty, so they spent the afternoon cleaning them.
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
“(Your/You’re) running out of time!” the frustrated teammate screamed.
“(Your/You’re) running out of time!” the frustrated teammate screamed.
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
Two (High School/high school) reporters asked to interview the college (President/president).
Two (High School/high school) reporters asked to interview the college (President/president).
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
The (women’s/womens’) basketball team at the University of Tennessee is very talented.
The (women’s/womens’) basketball team at the University of Tennessee is very talented.
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
(There/Their/They’re) are twenty-six students in my eighth-period class.
(There/Their/They’re) are twenty-six students in my eighth-period class.
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
My (daughter/Daughter) was born in (February/february) 2011.
My (daughter/Daughter) was born in (February/february) 2011.
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
Annise Parker is our (city’s/cities’) mayor, so her job is to make Houston a better place.
Annise Parker is our (city’s/cities’) mayor, so her job is to make Houston a better place.
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
(Its/It’s) a great day to be at Breakthrough!
(Its/It’s) a great day to be at Breakthrough!
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
My (Sister/sister) now lives in the (South/south).
My (Sister/sister) now lives in the (South/south).
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
There are five (bird’s/birds’) nests located in the trees in our backyard.
There are five (bird’s/birds’) nests located in the trees in our backyard.
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
I was forced to choose between my (to/two/too) children.
I was forced to choose between my (to/two/too) children.
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
(Never/never) forget the (Alamo/alamo).
(Never/never) forget the (Alamo/alamo).
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
My (mother’s/mothers’) dogs are named Sparky and Spotty.
My (mother’s/mothers’) dogs are named Sparky and Spotty.
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
The child (through/threw) his blocks across the room.
The child (through/threw) his blocks across the room.