It’s All in the Family! 2

When do you capitalize a “family relationship” word? Only when it’s used as a name or part of a name.

A.

Put three lines under all letters that should be capitalized. Some sentences will not need corrections. Use the first sentence as an example.

1.Bob and dad left for their camping trip.

2.They are using uncle Grant’s tent.

3.Bob, my uncle, is an experienced camper.

4.My father, on the other hand, has never slept in a tent.

5.I was invited to join them on the trip, and so was cousin Ralph.

6.Ralph and I, however, decided not to join our fathers.

7.We will spend the weekend with Rita, Ralph’s mother.

8.While uncle Bob and dad are in a cold tent, cousin Ralph and I will sit in a warm kitchen eating aunt Rita’s hot apple pie!

B.

Write two or three sentences about your family. Use at least three words that name family relationships. Check word capitalization carefully.