The task is to rewrite the sentences with correct capitalization. Here's how to solve each one:
Rules for Capitalization:
1.
Proper Nouns: Names of specific people, places, organizations, etc., should be capitalized.
2.
Titles of Works: Titles of books, shows, movies, etc., should have their first letters capitalized (except for articles and prepositions unless they are the first word).
3.
First Word of a Sentence: The first word of every sentence should be capitalized.
4.
Names of Planets: Names of planets should be capitalized.
5.
Quotation Marks: The first letter of a quoted sentence should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.
Solutions:
1.
should we go to st james park after the gym?
- Corrected: Should we go to St. James Park after the gym?
- Explanation: "St. James Park" is a proper noun (a specific place), so it should be capitalized.
2.
harrison loves going to perth zoo with jonathan.
- Corrected: Harrison loves going to Perth Zoo with Jonathan.
- Explanation: "Harrison" and "Jonathan" are proper nouns (names of people), and "Perth Zoo" is a proper noun (a specific place).
3.
every monday, i watch the show mission pluto.
- Corrected: Every Monday, I watch the show Mission Pluto.
- Explanation: "Monday" is a day of the week and should be capitalized. "Mission Pluto" is the title of a show and should have its first letters capitalized.
4.
andy warhol was one of the most fascinating artists.
- Corrected: Andy Warhol was one of the most fascinating artists.
- Explanation: "Andy Warhol" is a proper noun (a person's name) and should be capitalized.
5.
"have you been to australia?" asked samson.
- Corrected: "Have you been to Australia?" asked Samson.
- Explanation: The first word in a quoted sentence ("Have") should be capitalized. "Australia" is a proper noun (a country) and should be capitalized. "Samson" is a proper noun (a person's name) and should be capitalized.
6.
the planet mercury is full of gas.
- Corrected: The planet Mercury is full of gas.
- Explanation: "Mercury" is the name of a planet and should be capitalized.
Final 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.
Final Answer:
\boxed{
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.
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of capitalization worksheet free.