Do I Capitalize the Word?
Should the UNDERLINED word be capitalized in the sentence?
Mr. Anderson is our principal.
No, the word principal is not specific.
Period or Question Mark?
Benjamin is my best friend.
Period. This is a statement.
Is the UNDERLINED word the who or the what in the sentence?
Do you like the game Monoplay?
On Sunday.
No. We have a who (Sunday), but we do not have a what (action)
Should the UNDERLINED word be capitalized in the sentence?
Fitzgerald High School is in warren, Michigan.
Yes, Warren is a specific city in Michigan. Therefore, it needs to be capitalized.
Period or Question Mark?
Does Mrs. Mackenzie live at 134 Main Street
Question Mark. This is asking something.
Is the UNDERLINED word the who or the what in the sentence?
Why can't I go to the store?
I is the WHO.
My cousin Angela is coming over.
Yes. Angela is the WHO (person, place, or thing) coming is the WHAT (action)
Should the UNDERLINED words be capitalized in the sentence?
i wish i could go to the movies.
Yes, I is the first word in the sentence. I by itself is always capitalized as well!
Period or Question Mark?
Which sport do you like the most
Question Mark. This is asking something.
Is the UNDERLINED word the who or the what in the sentence?
Kyle is going to the store.
Going is WHAT Kyle is doing.
Joey played on the swings.
Yes. Joey is the WHO (person, place, or thing) played is the WHAT (action)
Should the UNDERLINED word be capitalized in the sentence?
mrs. jackson's birthday is in April
Yes, Mrs. Jackson is the name of a specific person. Therefore, it needs to be capitalized. It is also the first word in the sentence.
Period or Question Mark?
My dog's name is Charlie
Period. This is a statement.
Is the UNDERLINED word the who or the what in the sentence?
Claire sang "Fireworks".
Sang is WHAT Claire is doing.
Play professional hockey.
No. We have a what (play), but we do not have a who (person, place, or thing)
Should the UNDERLINED word be capitalized in the sentence?
In December, some people celebrate Christmas.
No, the word celebrate is not specific.
Exclamation Mark or Period?
"That's my purse" -Bobby Hill
Exclamation Mark! There is a lot of emotion in this sentence.
Is the UNDERLINED word the who or the what in the sentence?
My sister Susan takes piano lessons
Takes is WHAT Susan is doing.
Canada is a very large country.
Yes. Canada is the WHO (person, place, or thing) Is is the WHAT (it is our linking verb)