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It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "CAPITALIZATION RULES 7 - 15" that contains a list of sentences with capitalization errors. The task is to correct the capitalization in each sentence according to standard English grammar rules.
Since I can't view images directly, I'll assume you're asking me to solve this worksheet based on the text you've provided. Below is the corrected version of each sentence with explanations for the changes.
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1. Brando is helping to coach the broncos, which is a little league team.
→ Brando is helping to coach the Broncos, which is a little league team.
✔ *Explanation:* "Broncos" is the name of a specific team (even if it's a little league), so it should be capitalized.
2. In 1947, the Central intelligence agency was founded.
→ In 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency was founded.
✔ *Explanation:* "Central Intelligence Agency" is an official organization name — all major words are capitalized.
3. Margaret Thatcher was elected to the British parliament in 1950.
→ Margaret Thatcher was elected to the British Parliament in 1950.
✔ *Explanation:* "Parliament" is a proper noun when referring to a specific legislative body (e.g., British Parliament).
4. Has Julian done his research for the oral report on antebellum?
→ Has Julian done his research for the oral report on Antebellum?
✔ *Explanation:* "Antebellum" refers to a historical period (pre-Civil War U.S.), and as a named era, it is capitalized.
5. The buffalo bills were running up in the Super Bowl four years in a row.
→ The Buffalo Bills were running up in the Super Bowl four years in a row.
✔ *Explanation:* "Buffalo Bills" is a professional football team name — both words are capitalized.
6. The United states congress was established in 1789.
→ The United States Congress was established in 1789.
✔ *Explanation:* "United States Congress" is the official name of the U.S. legislative body — all major words are capitalized.
7. The bedouins are nomadic arabs in Arabia, syria, and north Africa.
→ The Bedouins are nomadic Arabs in Arabia, Syria, and North Africa.
✔ *Explanation:* "Bedouins," "Arabs," "Arabia," "Syria," and "North Africa" are all proper nouns (ethnic groups, regions, countries) — they must be capitalized.
8. The clan’s thanksgiving party is this friday at noon.
→ The clan’s Thanksgiving party is this Friday at noon.
✔ *Explanation:* "Thanksgiving" is a holiday — always capitalized; "Friday" is a day of the week — also capitalized.
9. It has been over half a century since world war ii ended.
→ It has been over half a century since World War II ended.
✔ *Explanation:* "World War II" is a proper noun (a named historical event); Roman numerals are part of the title.
10. Last saturday I met a janitor who was late to tour a nearby college campus.
→ Last Saturday I met a janitor who was late to tour a nearby college campus.
✔ *Explanation:* "Saturday" is a day of the week — capitalized.
11. Marian and his horse will land the Tyler fourth of july parade.
→ Marian and his horse will land the Tyler Fourth of July parade.
✔ *Explanation:* "Fourth of July" is a holiday — all major words are capitalized.
12. Why don’t we get together to watch the super bowl?
→ Why don’t we get together to watch the Super Bowl?
✔ *Explanation:* "Super Bowl" is the name of a major sporting event — capitalized.
13. I have shopped here clothes from the gap on the store’s web site.
→ I have shopped here for clothes from The Gap on the store’s web site.
✔ *Explanation:* "The Gap" is a brand name — capitalized. Also added "for" for clarity.
14. My hometown teacher has a coffee cup from dallas’ donuts on her desk.
→ My hometown teacher has a coffee cup from Dallas’ Donuts on her desk.
✔ *Explanation:* "Dallas" is a city name; "Donuts" is likely a business name — both capitalized.
15. saron and his friends met at taco bell before the basketball game.
→ Saron and his friends met at Taco Bell before the basketball game.
✔ *Explanation:* "Taco Bell" is a restaurant chain — proper noun.
16. The screaming green furious, which sailed in the 1880s, was driven by propellers.
→ The Screaming Green Furious, which sailed in the 1880s, was driven by propellers.
✔ *Explanation:* "Screaming Green Furious" appears to be the name of a ship — proper noun, so all words are capitalized.
17. Have you seen that television series about the spacecraft voyager?
→ Have you seen that television series about the spacecraft Voyager?
✔ *Explanation:* "Voyager" is the name of a NASA spacecraft — proper noun.
18. My grandfather was given a robes watch when he retired.
→ My grandfather was given a Robes watch when he retired.
✔ *Explanation:* "Robes" is likely a brand name (e.g., "Robes Watch") — proper noun.
19. The mayor’s office is located downtown in city hall.
→ The mayor’s office is located downtown in City Hall.
✔ *Explanation:* "City Hall" is a specific building — proper noun.
20. The panewy arch in St. Louis, missouri, rises 630 feet high.
→ The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, rises 630 feet high.
✔ *Explanation:* "Gateway Arch" is the correct name of the landmark; "Missouri" is a state — both capitalized.
21. We do our holiday shopping at the galleon mall.
→ We do our holiday shopping at the Galleon Mall.
✔ *Explanation:* "Galleon Mall" is a proper name of a shopping center.
22. A distinctive structure in San Francisco is the golden gate bridge.
→ A distinctive structure in San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge.
✔ *Explanation:* "Golden Gate Bridge" is a famous landmark — all words capitalized.
23. The hunting tower of pisa, a bell tower in Italy, leans not degrees off center.
→ The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a bell tower in Italy, leans not degrees off center.
✔ *Explanation:* "Leaning Tower of Pisa" is the proper name of the famous tower.
24. The federals doge national historic site honors the famous african american.
→ The Federal Doge National Historic Site honors the famous African American.
✔ *Explanation:* "Federal Doge National Historic Site" is a place name — all major words capitalized. "African American" is an ethnic identity — capitalized.
25. My best friend studies judoism at hebrew school.
→ My best friend studies Judaism at Hebrew school.
✔ *Explanation:* "Judaism" is a religion — capitalized; "Hebrew" refers to the language or culture — capitalized.
26. christians follow the teachings of jesus christ, which are recorded in the holy bible.
→ Christians follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, which are recorded in the Holy Bible.
✔ *Explanation:* "Christians," "Jesus Christ," and "Holy Bible" are all proper nouns — capitalized.
27. Guided by the hebrew bible and the torah, jews strive to act with mercy and justice.
→ Guided by the Hebrew Bible and the Torah, Jews strive to act with mercy and justice.
✔ *Explanation:* "Hebrew Bible," "Torah," and "Jews" are proper nouns — capitalized.
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- Proper nouns: Names of people, places, organizations, brands, events.
- Days, months, holidays: Always capitalized.
- Titles of works, landmarks, institutions: Capitalized.
- Religions and religious texts: Capitalized (e.g., Judaism, Torah, Bible).
- Ethnicities and nationalities: Capitalized (e.g., African American, Jewish).
- First word of a sentence: Always capitalized.
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Since I can't view images directly, I'll assume you're asking me to solve this worksheet based on the text you've provided. Below is the corrected version of each sentence with explanations for the changes.
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Corrected Sentences with Explanations
1. Brando is helping to coach the broncos, which is a little league team.
→ Brando is helping to coach the Broncos, which is a little league team.
✔ *Explanation:* "Broncos" is the name of a specific team (even if it's a little league), so it should be capitalized.
2. In 1947, the Central intelligence agency was founded.
→ In 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency was founded.
✔ *Explanation:* "Central Intelligence Agency" is an official organization name — all major words are capitalized.
3. Margaret Thatcher was elected to the British parliament in 1950.
→ Margaret Thatcher was elected to the British Parliament in 1950.
✔ *Explanation:* "Parliament" is a proper noun when referring to a specific legislative body (e.g., British Parliament).
4. Has Julian done his research for the oral report on antebellum?
→ Has Julian done his research for the oral report on Antebellum?
✔ *Explanation:* "Antebellum" refers to a historical period (pre-Civil War U.S.), and as a named era, it is capitalized.
5. The buffalo bills were running up in the Super Bowl four years in a row.
→ The Buffalo Bills were running up in the Super Bowl four years in a row.
✔ *Explanation:* "Buffalo Bills" is a professional football team name — both words are capitalized.
6. The United states congress was established in 1789.
→ The United States Congress was established in 1789.
✔ *Explanation:* "United States Congress" is the official name of the U.S. legislative body — all major words are capitalized.
7. The bedouins are nomadic arabs in Arabia, syria, and north Africa.
→ The Bedouins are nomadic Arabs in Arabia, Syria, and North Africa.
✔ *Explanation:* "Bedouins," "Arabs," "Arabia," "Syria," and "North Africa" are all proper nouns (ethnic groups, regions, countries) — they must be capitalized.
8. The clan’s thanksgiving party is this friday at noon.
→ The clan’s Thanksgiving party is this Friday at noon.
✔ *Explanation:* "Thanksgiving" is a holiday — always capitalized; "Friday" is a day of the week — also capitalized.
9. It has been over half a century since world war ii ended.
→ It has been over half a century since World War II ended.
✔ *Explanation:* "World War II" is a proper noun (a named historical event); Roman numerals are part of the title.
10. Last saturday I met a janitor who was late to tour a nearby college campus.
→ Last Saturday I met a janitor who was late to tour a nearby college campus.
✔ *Explanation:* "Saturday" is a day of the week — capitalized.
11. Marian and his horse will land the Tyler fourth of july parade.
→ Marian and his horse will land the Tyler Fourth of July parade.
✔ *Explanation:* "Fourth of July" is a holiday — all major words are capitalized.
12. Why don’t we get together to watch the super bowl?
→ Why don’t we get together to watch the Super Bowl?
✔ *Explanation:* "Super Bowl" is the name of a major sporting event — capitalized.
13. I have shopped here clothes from the gap on the store’s web site.
→ I have shopped here for clothes from The Gap on the store’s web site.
✔ *Explanation:* "The Gap" is a brand name — capitalized. Also added "for" for clarity.
14. My hometown teacher has a coffee cup from dallas’ donuts on her desk.
→ My hometown teacher has a coffee cup from Dallas’ Donuts on her desk.
✔ *Explanation:* "Dallas" is a city name; "Donuts" is likely a business name — both capitalized.
15. saron and his friends met at taco bell before the basketball game.
→ Saron and his friends met at Taco Bell before the basketball game.
✔ *Explanation:* "Taco Bell" is a restaurant chain — proper noun.
16. The screaming green furious, which sailed in the 1880s, was driven by propellers.
→ The Screaming Green Furious, which sailed in the 1880s, was driven by propellers.
✔ *Explanation:* "Screaming Green Furious" appears to be the name of a ship — proper noun, so all words are capitalized.
17. Have you seen that television series about the spacecraft voyager?
→ Have you seen that television series about the spacecraft Voyager?
✔ *Explanation:* "Voyager" is the name of a NASA spacecraft — proper noun.
18. My grandfather was given a robes watch when he retired.
→ My grandfather was given a Robes watch when he retired.
✔ *Explanation:* "Robes" is likely a brand name (e.g., "Robes Watch") — proper noun.
19. The mayor’s office is located downtown in city hall.
→ The mayor’s office is located downtown in City Hall.
✔ *Explanation:* "City Hall" is a specific building — proper noun.
20. The panewy arch in St. Louis, missouri, rises 630 feet high.
→ The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, rises 630 feet high.
✔ *Explanation:* "Gateway Arch" is the correct name of the landmark; "Missouri" is a state — both capitalized.
21. We do our holiday shopping at the galleon mall.
→ We do our holiday shopping at the Galleon Mall.
✔ *Explanation:* "Galleon Mall" is a proper name of a shopping center.
22. A distinctive structure in San Francisco is the golden gate bridge.
→ A distinctive structure in San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge.
✔ *Explanation:* "Golden Gate Bridge" is a famous landmark — all words capitalized.
23. The hunting tower of pisa, a bell tower in Italy, leans not degrees off center.
→ The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a bell tower in Italy, leans not degrees off center.
✔ *Explanation:* "Leaning Tower of Pisa" is the proper name of the famous tower.
24. The federals doge national historic site honors the famous african american.
→ The Federal Doge National Historic Site honors the famous African American.
✔ *Explanation:* "Federal Doge National Historic Site" is a place name — all major words capitalized. "African American" is an ethnic identity — capitalized.
25. My best friend studies judoism at hebrew school.
→ My best friend studies Judaism at Hebrew school.
✔ *Explanation:* "Judaism" is a religion — capitalized; "Hebrew" refers to the language or culture — capitalized.
26. christians follow the teachings of jesus christ, which are recorded in the holy bible.
→ Christians follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, which are recorded in the Holy Bible.
✔ *Explanation:* "Christians," "Jesus Christ," and "Holy Bible" are all proper nouns — capitalized.
27. Guided by the hebrew bible and the torah, jews strive to act with mercy and justice.
→ Guided by the Hebrew Bible and the Torah, Jews strive to act with mercy and justice.
✔ *Explanation:* "Hebrew Bible," "Torah," and "Jews" are proper nouns — capitalized.
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✔ Summary of Capitalization Rules Applied:
- Proper nouns: Names of people, places, organizations, brands, events.
- Days, months, holidays: Always capitalized.
- Titles of works, landmarks, institutions: Capitalized.
- Religions and religious texts: Capitalized (e.g., Judaism, Torah, Bible).
- Ethnicities and nationalities: Capitalized (e.g., African American, Jewish).
- First word of a sentence: Always capitalized.
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