Capitalization Rules
What is the first word of a sentence always written with?
A capital letter.
What do parentheses add to a sentence?
Extra information or clarifications.
What are brackets used for in quotations?
To add explanatory or clarifying information.
Correct this sentence: I can’t believe its already Friday!
I can’t believe it’s already Friday!
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause between items in a list?
A comma (,).
Name a proper noun that needs capitalization in the sentence: my sister lives in london.
London.
Rewrite the sentence with parentheses: The team won the game which lasted three hours.
The team won the game (which lasted three hours).
Correct this quote: "I will arrive soon, she said." (The speaker was referring to 7 p.m.)
"I will arrive soon [at 7 p.m.]," she said.
Place the proper punctuation: My favorite book is titled The Tell-Tale Heart.
My favorite book is titled The Tell-Tale Heart.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence: I went to the park and played soccer with my friends.
I went to the park, and played soccer with my friends.
True or False: The names of seasons (like spring and summer) are always capitalized.
False
True or False: Parentheses can change the meaning of a sentence.
True
True or False: Brackets can be used inside parentheses in writing or math.
True.
Correct the punctuation: Did you know The Eiffel Tower is in Paris?
Did you know the Eiffel Tower is in Paris?
What punctuation mark should end the following sentence: Can you believe this is happening
A question mark (?).
Correct this sentence: on monday, we read the book the great gatsby in class.
On Monday, we read the book The Great Gatsby in class.
Correct this sentence: She finally arrived after a long wait, at 8 p.m.
She finally arrived (after a long wait) at 8 p.m.
What are braces primarily used for?
Grouping options or sets in mathematics or programming.
Rewrite the following sentence with proper punctuation and capitalization: we read a poem titled the road not taken in class today.
We read a poem titled "The Road Not Taken" in class today.
Rewrite the following sentence using a semicolon: I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
Name three categories of words that always require capitalization.
Proper nouns, days/months/holidays, and titles when used with a name.
Give an example of how parentheses are used in mathematics.
To group numbers in operations, like 2 × (3 + 4) = 14.
Fill in the blank: Braces are rarely used in __________ but are common in math and coding.
Standard writing
Rewrite this messy sentence: He said The meeting is tomorrow at 4 p.m. I can’t wait!
Answer: He said, "The meeting is tomorrow at 4 p.m. I can’t wait!"
Correct the punctuation in this sentence: Wow that’s an amazing painting isn’t it
Wow, that’s an amazing painting, isn’t it?