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Printable Pre-K through 2nd grade grammar worksheet with three sentences to edit for capitalization and punctuation using a detective checklist.
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Writing Detective

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This printable grammar worksheet asks students in Pre-K through 2nd grade to edit three sentences using a "detective checklist" that focuses on capitalization at the beginning, inappropriate capital letters in the middle, and proper punctuation at the end. Useful for teaching writing conventions, as a classwork activity, or for practicing proofreading skills.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Grammar
Grade Level:
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Updated June 2026

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