Capitalization is the practice of writing certain letters in uppercase. This is typically done to indicate the beginning of a sentence, proper nouns (specific names of people, places, organizations, etc.), and certain titles.

Punctuation is the use of symbols such as periods, commas, exclamation points, and question marks to separate sentences and to clarify the meaning of written text. Proper punctuation helps to make writing clear and easy to understand.

For example, consider the following sentence: “I went to the store, but they were out of bread.”

In this sentence, the first letter “I” is capitalized because it is the beginning of a sentence. The word “store” is not capitalized because it is not a proper noun. The comma after “store” helps to clarify that the clause “but they were out of bread” is separate from the main clause “I went to the store.” The period at the end of the sentence indicates that it is the end of the thought.

In summary, capitalization and punctuation are important aspects of written language that help to convey meaning and make writing clear and easy to understand.

FAQ

Some frequently asked questions about capitalization and punctuation:

  1. When should I capitalize a word?

Capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns (specific names of people, places, organizations, etc.), and certain titles. For example: “I went to the store,” “John Smith,” “the President of the United States,” “Doctor Smith.”

  1. When should I use a period?

Use a period at the end of a sentence that is a statement or that gives a command. For example: “I went to the store.” or “Close the door.”

  1. When should I use a question mark?

Use a question mark at the end of a sentence that is a question. For example: “What time is it?”

  1. When should I use an exclamation point?

Use an exclamation point to show strong emotion or emphasis. For example: “I can’t believe it!” or “Watch out!”

  1. When should I use a comma?

Use a comma to separate clauses in a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to set off certain phrases or words. For example: “I went to the store, but they were out of bread.” or “I need milk, bread, and eggs.” or “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

  1. When should I use quotation marks?

Use quotation marks to indicate that someone is speaking or to indicate that a word or phrase is being used in a special way. For example: “I’m going to the store,” said John. or He’s a “good” boy.

Sample Test Questions

  1. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: “I went to the _____ to buy some bread.” A) store B) Store C) STORE
  2. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A) “What time is it” B) “What time is it?” C) “What time, is it?”
  3. Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized? A) “i went to the store.” B) “I went to the store.” C) “I went to the Store.”
  4. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: “I need milk, bread, and _____.” A) eggs B) Eggs C) EGGS
  5. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A) “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to interrupt” B) “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.” C) “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.”
  6. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: “The President of the United States is _____.” A) Barack Obama B) barack obama C) Barack obama
  7. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A) “Watch out! There’s a car coming” B) “Watch out! There’s a car coming.” C) “Watch out, there’s a car coming.”

Answer

  1. B) Store
  2. B) “What time is it?”
  3. B) “I went to the store.”
  4. A) eggs
  5. B) “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.”
  6. A) Barack Obama
  7. B) “Watch out! There’s a car coming.”

Capitalization And Punctuation Worksheets