π Topic Summary
Capitalizing the days of the week is a fundamental grammar rule. In English, all days of the week β Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday β are proper nouns and therefore always begin with a capital letter. This distinguishes them from common nouns and ensures clarity and correct sentence structure. This worksheet provides engaging activities to reinforce this important concept.
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Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| ποΈ 1. Monday |
π A. The day of the week before Tuesday. |
| ποΈ 2. Wednesday |
π B. The day of the week before Sunday. |
| ποΈ 3. Saturday |
π C. The day of the week after Sunday. |
| ποΈ 4. Friday |
π D. The day of the week before Saturday. |
| ποΈ 5. Sunday |
π E. The first day of the week in many Western cultures. |
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct capitalized day of the week.
I have a doctor's appointment on _________. School is closed on _________. We always go to the park on _________. My favorite day is _________ because it's the start of the weekend. Don't forget that classes begin again on _________.
π§ Part C: Critical Thinking
Why do you think it's important to capitalize the days of the week?