Detective Capitalization Answer Key

In this worksheet, students correct capitalization errors in a mock detective case report. The passage intentionally leaves proper nouns uncapitalized, requiring students to identify and fix names of people, places, and holidays. Learners rewrite the story correctly, demonstrating mastery of capitalization and editing conventions. The detective theme keeps the exercise engaging while strengthening students’ awareness of grammar mechanics in paragraph form. This rewriting task reinforces both proofreading accuracy and contextual grammar understanding.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Conventions of Standard English Capitalization

English Language Arts – Grammar and Mechanics in Narrative Writing

English Language Arts – Editing and Revising for Accuracy

English Language Arts – Identifying Proper Nouns in Context

This worksheet is part of our Common vs. Proper Nouns collection.