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Let's solve each sentence by applying the correct capitalization rules. Here are the corrected versions with explanations:
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1. Should we go to St. James Park after the gym?
- Explanation:
- The first word of a sentence must be capitalized → "Should".
- Proper nouns like place names are capitalized: "St. James Park" (note: "St." is an abbreviation for "Saint", and it's capitalized, as well as the full name).
- "Park" is part of the proper noun and should be capitalized.
- The question mark at the end is kept.
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2. Harrison loves going to Perth Zoo with Jonathan.
- Explanation:
- First word of the sentence: "Harrison" → capitalized.
- Names of people: "Harrison" and "Jonathan" → both are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
- Place names: "Perth Zoo" → "Perth" is a city, and "Zoo" is part of the specific name, so both are capitalized.
- No punctuation needed at the end since it’s a statement.
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3. Every Monday, I watch the show Mission Pluto.
- Explanation:
- First word: "Every" → capitalized.
- Days of the week: "Monday" → always capitalized.
- Pronoun "I" → always capitalized in English.
- Title of a show: "Mission Pluto" → titles of shows or programs are capitalized like proper nouns.
- "Mission" and "Pluto" are both capitalized as they are part of the title.
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4. Andy Warhol was one of the most fascinating artists.
- Explanation:
- First word: "Andy" → capitalized.
- Proper noun: "Andy Warhol" → both names are surnames and first names of a person, so both are capitalized.
- The rest of the sentence follows standard rules.
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5. “Have you been to Australia?” asked Samson.
- Explanation:
- The first word inside quotation marks: "Have" → capitalized because it starts the sentence.
- Country name: "Australia" → proper noun, must be capitalized.
- After the quote, "asked Samson" → "Samson" is a person’s name, so capitalized.
- The period goes outside the quotation marks in this case (but note: in American English, periods go inside quotes; however, here the sentence ends with the quote, so it's correctly placed).
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6. The planet Mercury is full of gas.
- Explanation:
- First word: "The" → capitalized.
- Planet names: "Mercury" → all planets are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
- "Gas" is a common noun and does not need capitalization unless it starts a sentence.
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1. Should we go to St. James Park after the gym?
2. Harrison loves going to Perth Zoo with Jonathan.
3. Every Monday, I watch the show Mission Pluto.
4. Andy Warhol was one of the most fascinating artists.
5. “Have you been to Australia?” asked Samson.
6. The planet Mercury is full of gas.
✔ These sentences now follow standard English capitalization rules:
- Capitalize the first word of a sentence.
- Capitalize proper nouns (names of people, places, specific titles, days, etc.).
- Capitalize "I" and the pronoun "I" always.
- Capitalize titles of shows, books, or works.
- Use appropriate punctuation.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or further explanation!
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1. Should we go to St. James Park after the gym?
- Explanation:
- The first word of a sentence must be capitalized → "Should".
- Proper nouns like place names are capitalized: "St. James Park" (note: "St." is an abbreviation for "Saint", and it's capitalized, as well as the full name).
- "Park" is part of the proper noun and should be capitalized.
- The question mark at the end is kept.
---
2. Harrison loves going to Perth Zoo with Jonathan.
- Explanation:
- First word of the sentence: "Harrison" → capitalized.
- Names of people: "Harrison" and "Jonathan" → both are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
- Place names: "Perth Zoo" → "Perth" is a city, and "Zoo" is part of the specific name, so both are capitalized.
- No punctuation needed at the end since it’s a statement.
---
3. Every Monday, I watch the show Mission Pluto.
- Explanation:
- First word: "Every" → capitalized.
- Days of the week: "Monday" → always capitalized.
- Pronoun "I" → always capitalized in English.
- Title of a show: "Mission Pluto" → titles of shows or programs are capitalized like proper nouns.
- "Mission" and "Pluto" are both capitalized as they are part of the title.
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4. Andy Warhol was one of the most fascinating artists.
- Explanation:
- First word: "Andy" → capitalized.
- Proper noun: "Andy Warhol" → both names are surnames and first names of a person, so both are capitalized.
- The rest of the sentence follows standard rules.
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5. “Have you been to Australia?” asked Samson.
- Explanation:
- The first word inside quotation marks: "Have" → capitalized because it starts the sentence.
- Country name: "Australia" → proper noun, must be capitalized.
- After the quote, "asked Samson" → "Samson" is a person’s name, so capitalized.
- The period goes outside the quotation marks in this case (but note: in American English, periods go inside quotes; however, here the sentence ends with the quote, so it's correctly placed).
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6. The planet Mercury is full of gas.
- Explanation:
- First word: "The" → capitalized.
- Planet names: "Mercury" → all planets are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
- "Gas" is a common noun and does not need capitalization unless it starts a sentence.
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Final Corrected Answers:
1. Should we go to St. James Park after the gym?
2. Harrison loves going to Perth Zoo with Jonathan.
3. Every Monday, I watch the show Mission Pluto.
4. Andy Warhol was one of the most fascinating artists.
5. “Have you been to Australia?” asked Samson.
6. The planet Mercury is full of gas.
✔ These sentences now follow standard English capitalization rules:
- Capitalize the first word of a sentence.
- Capitalize proper nouns (names of people, places, specific titles, days, etc.).
- Capitalize "I" and the pronoun "I" always.
- Capitalize titles of shows, books, or works.
- Use appropriate punctuation.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or further explanation!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of capitalization worksheet 3rd grade.
