Instructions
This worksheet will help you practice making sentences strong and clear! Read the instructions carefully for each section.
- Use a pen or pencil to complete all tasks.
- Pay close attention to capitalization and punctuation marks.
- Complete the writing challenge at the end.
Section 1: Fixing the Jumbled Sentence
Learning Goal: Practice proper capitalization (start of sentence) and end punctuation (., ?, !).
Directions: Rewrite each sentence below correctly. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with the right punctuation mark.
| Original Sentence | Correct Sentence | Punctuation Used |
|---|---|---|
| example: my cat is named shadow | My cat is named Shadow. | Period (.) |
| what time is lunch today | ||
| please clean your room right now | ||
| wow that roller coaster was fast | ||
| we went to the park yesterday |
Section 2: Subject and Predicate Power
Learning Goal: Identify the Subject (Who or What the sentence is about) and the Predicate (What the Subject is doing).
Directions: In the sentences below, identify the Subject and the Predicate. The Subject is usually a noun, and the Predicate is where the main verb is found.
| Sentence | Subject (The Star) | Predicate (The Action) |
|---|---|---|
| Example: The fast brown dog chased the ball quickly. | The fast brown dog | chased the ball quickly |
| The tall tree dropped its leaves. | ||
| Mom baked a delicious cake. | ||
| My best friend visited me yesterday. | ||
| The blue airplane landed safely. |
Section 3: Sentence Types Safari
Learning Goal: Understand the four main types of sentences: Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, and Imperative.
| Sentence Type | Purpose | End Mark | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declarative (D) | Makes a statement | Period (.) | The sun is yellow. |
| Interrogative (Q) | Asks a question | Question Mark (?) | Is the game over? |
| Exclamatory (E) | Shows strong feeling | Exclamation Point (!) | I love pizza! |
| Imperative (I) | Gives a command or direction | Period (.) or Exclamation Point (!) | Close the door. |
Directions: Write the correct sentence type (D, Q, E, or I) next to each sentence.
- What is your favorite color? ( )
- Stop running in the hallway! ( )
- I finished all my homework. ( )
- That is an enormous spider! ( )
- Please hand me the paper. ( )
Challenge Writing: Write one example of each type of sentence about the topic of space.
- Declarative: ____
- Interrogative: __
- Exclamatory: __
- Imperative: ____
Section 4: Common vs. Proper Nouns
Learning Goal: Differentiate between common nouns (general person, place, thing) and proper nouns (specific name that must be capitalized).
Directions: Sort the nouns listed in the box into the correct columns in the table below. (Box: city, Paris, teacher, Ms. Smith, dog, Jupiter, continent, Monday)
| Common Noun (General) | Proper Noun (Specific - Must be Capitalized) |
|---|---|
| Example: car | Example: Honda |
Section 5: The Daily Reporter (Writing Application)
Learning Goal: Use everything you learned to write a complete paragraph with correct mechanics and varied sentences.
Directions: Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about what you plan to do this weekend.
- Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
- Include at least one Declarative, one Interrogative, and one Proper Noun.
Challenge Extension
Which type of sentence almost always has an implied (unwritten) Subject of "You"? (Hint: Think about commands.)
Sentence Type: ____
Example: [You] Close the book.
Answer Key
Section 1: Fixing the Jumbled Sentence
| Original Sentence | Correct Sentence | Punctuation Used |
|---|---|---|
| what time is lunch today | What time is lunch today? | Question Mark (?) |
| please clean your room right now | Please clean your room right now. | Period (.) or Exclamation Point (!) |
| wow that roller coaster was fast | Wow, that roller coaster was fast! | Exclamation Point (!) |
| we went to the park yesterday | We went to the park yesterday. | Period (.) |
Section 2: Subject and Predicate Power
| Sentence | Subject (The Star) | Predicate (The Action) |
|---|---|---|
| The tall tree dropped its leaves. | The tall tree | dropped its leaves |
| Mom baked a delicious cake. | Mom | baked a delicious cake |
| My best friend visited me yesterday. | My best friend | visited me yesterday |
| The blue airplane landed safely. | The blue airplane | landed safely |
Section 3: Sentence Types Safari
- What is your favorite color? ( Q )
- Stop running in the hallway! ( E or I )
- I finished all my homework. ( D )
- That is an enormous spider! ( E )
- Please hand me the paper. ( I )
Section 4: Common vs. Proper Nouns
| Common Noun (General) | Proper Noun (Specific - Must be Capitalized) |
|---|---|
| city | Paris |
| teacher | Ms. Smith |
| dog | Jupiter |
| continent | Monday |
Challenge Extension
Sentence Type: Imperative