Capitalization & Punctuation Worksheets for Grade 2

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Easy

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Every sentence begins with a  

2. A sentence that asks something ends with a  

3. A period goes at the end of a  

4. An exclamation mark shows strong  

5. The first word of every  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Every sentence starts with a capital letter.

T F

2. A question ends with a period.

T F

3. An exclamation mark shows strong feeling.

T F

4. The sentence 'the dog ran fast' is written correctly.

T F

Capitalization & Punctuation

Easy

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Days of the week always start with a  

2. A person's  

3. Months of the year need a  

4. The word  

5. A proper noun names a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word 'monday' should be written as 'Monday.'

T F

2. The word 'dog' needs a capital letter.

T F

3. Names of people always start with a capital letter.

T F

4. The word 'table' is a proper noun.

T F

Capitalization & Punctuation

Easy

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. My friend lives in  

2. We do not have school on  

3. The cat sat on the  

4. Her name is  

5. I like to eat  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word dog always needs a capital letter.

T F

2. Names of people start with a capital letter.

T F

3. Every sentence ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

T F

4. The days of the week do not need capital letters.

T F

Capitalization & Punctuation

Easy

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. My birthday is in  

2. We went to the  

3.  

4. The bird flew over the  

5. School starts on  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A question always ends with a period.

T F

2. The first word in a sentence starts with a capital letter.

T F

3. Months of the year need capital letters.

T F

4. The word the always needs a capital letter.

T F

Capitalization & Punctuation

Medium

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A telling sentence ends with a  

2. An asking sentence ends with a  

3. A sentence that shows excitement ends with an  

4. The name 'tom' should be written as  

5. We put a comma between the  

6. In the date 'March 5 2025,' the comma goes after the number  

7. The word at the  

8. Names of  

9. A greeting like 'dear Mom' should start with a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Period (.)

→

Shows strong feeling

Question mark (?)

→

Ends a telling sentence

Exclamation mark (!)

→

Separates items in a list

Comma (,)

→

Ends an asking sentence

Capitalization & Punctuation

Medium

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A sentence that tells something is called a  

2. A sentence that asks something is called a  

3. The sentence 'What is your name' needs a  

4. In a list of three things, we use  

5. 'I like cats dogs and birds' needs commas after cats and  

6. The first word after a period starts with a  

7. A command like 'Stop right there' can end with a  

8. The city name 'new york' needs capital letters on  

9. In the date 'July 4, 1776,' the comma comes after the  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

I have a pet dog

→

Needs a question mark

Do you like apples

→

Needs an exclamation mark

Wow that was amazing

→

Needs a period

Run to the door

→

Can end with . or !

Capitalization & Punctuation

Medium

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2. Did you see the rainbow 

3. My teacher name is  

4. We live in the United  

5. Wow, that was amazing 

6. The  

7. Please sit down in your  

8.  

9. I went to  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

End of a telling sentence

→

period

End of a question

→

question mark

End of an excited sentence

→

exclamation point

First word of a sentence

→

capital letter

Capitalization & Punctuation

Medium

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. My dog name is  

2. Is it time to go home 

3. We went to  

4.  

5. Look out for that car 

6. I was born in  

7. The sun is very  

8. Can  

9. Today is  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Days of the week

→

Monday

Names of people

→

Sarah

Names of cities

→

Denver

Months of the year

→

April

Capitalization & Punctuation

Hard

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence uses correct capitalization and punctuation?

2. Which word in this list should always be capitalized?

3. What punctuation mark belongs at the end of 'Where are my shoes'?

4. Which date is written correctly with a comma?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The sentence 'is it raining' is missing a capital letter and a  

2. Proper nouns like names and  

3. A comma is used after the  

4. The word 'I' is always written as a  

5. 'Help' can end with a period or an  

Capitalization & Punctuation

Hard

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence is written correctly?

2. What is wrong with this sentence? 'sarah likes to read books'

3. Which list uses commas correctly?

4. How should the date 'october 31 2025' be written?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In 'apples oranges and grapes,' commas go after apples and  

2. A title like 'dr. Smith' should have a capital  

3. The greeting 'dear aunt' needs a capital D and a capital  

4. Every sentence must begin with a capital letter and end with an  

5. The names of  

Capitalization & Punctuation

Hard

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

2. Which word should always be capitalized?

3. What goes at the end of Where is my backpack?

4. Which sentence is written correctly?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1.  

2. My sister was born in  

3. How old are you 

4. I can not believe we won 

5. On  

Capitalization & Punctuation

Hard

Capitalization & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

2. Which group is all capitalized correctly?

3. What punctuation fits: Watch out for that puddle?

4. Which word does NOT need a capital letter?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. We visited  

2.  

3. Will you help me carry this 

4. That roller coaster was so fast 

5. My family moved here in  

Capitalization & Punctuation

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These capitalization & punctuation worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Sentence Capitalization: Capitalize the first word of every sentence
• Proper Noun Capitals: Capitalize names, places, and special days
• Period: End statements and commands with a period
• Question Mark: End questions with a question mark
• Exclamation Mark: End exclamations with an exclamation mark
• Commas: Use commas in dates and between city and state

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Forgetting to capitalize proper nouns like 'monday,' 'january,' or a friend's name when they appear in the middle of a sentence — second graders often only remember the first word of a sentence needs a capital.
• Using a period at the end of a question instead of a question mark, especially when the question is short like 'Is it raining.' instead of 'Is it raining?'
• Skipping commas in a list of three or more items, writing 'I like apples oranges and grapes' instead of 'I like apples, oranges, and grapes.'

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