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Grade 2 grammar practice: Capitalizing sentences and proper nouns

Hey there! 👋 Learning about capitalization can be super fun and helps make our writing clear. Let's get started with some practice! ✍️
📖 English Language Arts

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manuel129 Jan 5, 2026

📚 Topic Summary

Capitalizing sentences and proper nouns is a fundamental skill in English grammar. Every sentence begins with a capital letter, signaling a fresh start. Proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, or things, also require capitalization. This helps distinguish them from common nouns and adds clarity to our writing.

For example, instead of writing 'the dog ran to the park', we write 'The dog ran to the park.' And instead of 'john went to paris', we write 'John went to Paris.' Mastering these rules helps you write clearly and correctly.

🅰️ Part A: Vocabulary

Match each term with its correct definition:

Term Definition
1. Capital Letter A. A general name for a person, place, or thing
2. Proper Noun B. The first letter of a sentence or a specific name
3. Common Noun C. Using capital letters correctly
4. Sentence D. A group of words that makes a complete thought
5. Capitalization E. A specific name of a person, place, or thing

🅱️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Pay attention to capitalization!

Last __________, my family and I visited __________ __________. We saw the __________ __________ and ate delicious __________ __________. __________ __________ is my favorite place to visit!

(Words: Summer, Central Park, Empire State, Pizza Hut, New York, New York City)

💡 Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about your favorite book or movie. List three proper nouns that appear in its title or story, and explain why they are proper nouns.

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