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8.94 Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling Worksheet

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This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.94 Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling - Apply capitalization and punctuation (commas, colons, semicolons, parentheses) and correct spelling, including commonly confused terms. (CCSS L.8.2; TEKS 8.10(D)(v),(vi),(vii); FL ELA.8.C.3.1; NY 8L2; VA 8.Writing/Language Usage)

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Grade 8

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision best corrects capitalization in the title?

AWe read the article "Storm Safety: tips for Small Boats" in class.

BWe read the article "storm safety: tips for small boats" in class.

CWe read the article "Storm Safety: Tips for Small Boats" in class.

DWe read the article "Storm safety: tips for small boats" in class.

Solution & Explanation:Capitalize major words in a title, including the first word after a colon. Keep short prepositions like 'for' lowercase unless they start the title or subtitle.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

"She had one fear; failing the audition."

Which revision correctly uses a colon to introduce the explanation?

AShe had one fear (failing the audition).

BShe had one fear; failing the audition.

CShe had one fear: failing the audition.

DShe had one fear, failing the audition.

Solution & Explanation:A colon can introduce an explanation or example after a complete statement. 'Failing the audition' explains the fear, so a colon is appropriate.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which option best explains why both words are correct?

A"Breath" needs an apostrophe to show possession.

B"Breath" is a noun, and "breathe" is a verb.

C"Breathe" is a noun, and "breath" is a verb.

DBoth words are verbs with the same meaning.

Solution & Explanation:Breath (with no final e) names the air you take in; breathe (with e) is the action. The sentence uses each in the correct role.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.8.94 (Practice capitalization, punctuation, spelling with grade 8 grammar and conventions questions.).