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Editing Sentences Worksheet

Twelve everyday sentences are revised for capitalization and ending punctuation, with the corrected set supplied on a second page.
Grades
Grades 2–5, Elementary
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Updated Jul 11, 2021

Subject
ELA, Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling
Topic
Capitalization, printable editing marks
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This Editing Sentences Worksheet is a great way for students to practice writing without errors. By rewriting the sentences with the correct use of capital letters and end marks, they can improve their writing skills.

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Learning objectives

  • Correct missing capital letters

  • Choose ending punctuation by sentence purpose

  • Edit a sentence while retaining its original meaning

Teaching tips

  • Make one pass for capitals, then reread aloud to choose the final mark.

  • Have learners explain why a question and an exclamation require different endings. Apply sentence-editing skills to a letter with this capitalization and punctuation worksheet.

Skills covered

  • Editing conventions — capitalization and punctuation are corrected together.

  • Sentence-type recognition — statements, questions, and exclamations are distinguished.

  • Proper-noun capitalization — specific names and calendar words are identified.

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