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Capital Letters 01
This is a London bus. London is a proper noun and therefore needs a capital letter.

Capital Letters 01

Capital letters are used for names, places, and important words. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils learn when to use capitals correctly in their writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Writers use capitals for the names of companies, teams, and brands such as Lego, Google, or Manchester United.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how to use capital letters correctly. They are used at the start of sentences, for proper nouns, and for important titles or names.

  • Capital Letter: A large version of a letter used to begin sentences or proper nouns, like “A” or “T.”
  • Proper Noun: The specific name of a person, place, or thing, such as “London” or “Sarah.”
  • Sentence: A group of words that begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.
When do you use capital letters in KS2 English?

Use capitals at the start of sentences and for names of people, places, days, and months, such as “Monday” or “Paris.”

Should I use a capital for the word “I”?

Yes, the word “I” is always written with a capital letter, no matter where it appears in a sentence.

Do brand names and book titles need capitals?

Yes, capital letters are used for brand names like “Nike” and for book or film titles such as “The Lion King.”

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1 .
Which of these is correct?
Have you read any Books written by Michael Morpurgo?
Have you read any books written by michael morpurgo?
have you read any Books written by Michael morpurgo?
Have you read any books written by Michael Morpurgo?
Remember that all names are capitalised, even if you have as many names as the writer, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Belloc!
2 .
Which of these is correct?
what is 144 divided by 12? is it 12?
What is 144 divided by 12? Is it 12?
What is 144 Divided by 12? Is It 12?
What is 144 divided by 12? is it 12?
'What' and 'Is' both begin sentences here.
3 .
Which of these is correct?
I saw the Butterfly. it landed on the windowsill.
I saw the butterfly. It landed on the windowsill.
i saw the butterfly. it landed on the windowsill.
I saw the butterfly. It landed on the Windowsill.
'I' and 'It' are capitalised because they each begin a sentence.
4 .
Which of these is correct?
A red car came around the corner. i heard a terrible squeal from its tyres.
A red car came around the corner. I heard a terrible squeal from its tyres.
A Red Car came around the corner. I heard a terrible squeal from its tyres.
a red car came around the Corner. I heard a terrible squeal from its tyres.
'A' and 'I' both begin sentences.
5 .
Which of these is correct?
do you know John? he is in your Class.
Do you know john? He is in your class.
Do you know John? He is in your class.
Do you know john? he is in your class.
'Do' and 'He' begin sentences. 'John' is a proper noun.
6 .
Which of these is correct?
He wasn't sure of the right answer. He shook his head.
He wasn't sure of the Right answer. he shook his Head.
he wasn't sure of the right answer. he shook his head.
he wasn't Sure of the right answer. He shook his head.
'He' is capitalised twice because it begins each sentence.
7 .
Which of these is correct?
A terrible storm hit Eastern scotland during the night.
a terrible storm hit eastern scotland during the night.
a terrible storm hit eastern Scotland during the Night.
A terrible storm hit eastern Scotland during the night.
'A' is capitalised because it begins the sentence. 'Scotland' is capitalised because it is a proper noun.
8 .
Which of these is correct?
She poured the steaming water into the teapot. imagine our surprise when it cracked!
She poured the steaming Water into the teapot. Imagine our Surprise when it cracked!
she poured the steaming water into the teapot. imagine our surprise when it cracked!
She poured the steaming water into the teapot. Imagine our surprise when it cracked!
'She' and 'Imagine' are capitalised because they both begin sentences.
9 .
Which of these is correct?
They were hoping to have time to visit berlin during their holidays.
they were hoping to have time to visit Berlin during their holidays.
They were hoping to have time to visit Berlin during their holiday.
They were hoping to have Time to visit berlin during their holidays.
'They' is capitalised because it begins the sentence; 'Berlin' has a capital letter because it is a proper noun.
10 .
Which of these is correct?
They took the train to Newcastle. After that, they took a bus to their cousins' house.
They took the train to Newcastle. After that, they took a bus to their Cousins' house.
They took the train to newcastle. After that, they took a bus to their cousins' house.
they took the train to newcastle. after that, they took a bus to their cousins' house.
'They' and 'After' are capitalised because they begin sentences. 'Newcastle' has a capital letter because it is a proper noun (but 'cousins' is not).

 

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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