Capitalization and punctuation

Front

What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, often formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the principal's office).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun ending in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct way to capitalize titles before names?

Back

Capitalize titles when they precede a name (e.g., Mayor Tom, Dr. Smith).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to break up clauses, and to indicate a pause.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

Back

Always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized (e.g., New York, Sarah).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

How do you make a noun possessive if it is plural and ends in 's'?

Back

Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct way to write the possessive form of 'Donald'?

Back

Donald's.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

Back

Days of the week are always capitalized (e.g., Monday, Friday).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to indicate a pause.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A