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To fix these sentences, we need to follow three main rules:
1. Capitalize the first letter of every sentence.
2. Capitalize proper nouns, which are specific names of people (Larry, Stella), places (Parkside Theatre, Kohl's), brands (Dunkin Donuts, Ramones), days of the week (Thursday, Saturday), and months (February).
3. Add correct punctuation at the end: a period (.) for statements, a question mark (?) for questions, and an exclamation point (!) for strong feelings or commands.
Here is the step-by-step correction for each sentence:
1. Original: larry and stella paint in the park each day
* Capitalize names: Larry, Stella.
* Capitalize start: Already done by capitalizing Larry.
* Punctuation: It's a statement, so add a period.
* Fixed: Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
2. Original: let’s go to the store with patty
* Capitalize start: Let’s.
* Capitalize name: Patty.
* Punctuation: It's a suggestion/command, so an exclamation point fits well (or a period). Let's use an exclamation point for enthusiasm.
* Fixed: Let’s go to the store with Patty!
3. Original: why is harold’s grocery closed today
* Capitalize start: Why.
* Capitalize name/place: Harold’s Grocery (it's the name of a specific store).
* Punctuation: It starts with "Why," so it is a question. Add a question mark.
* Fixed: Why is Harold’s Grocery closed today?
4. Original: on thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs
* Capitalize start: On.
* Capitalize day: Thursday.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
5. Original: hurry the bus is going to leave soon
* Capitalize start: Hurry.
* Punctuation: "Hurry" is a command/urgent statement. An exclamation point is best here.
* Fixed: Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon. (Note: Often "Hurry" stands alone as an exclamation, then the rest is a new sentence. Or "Hurry, the bus..." works too. Let's stick to standard sentence structure: "Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon." or "Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!" Given the level, "Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon." is very clear. However, looking at the original, it's one line. "Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!" is also acceptable. Let's go with: Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon. Actually, usually in these worksheets, if it's one sentence, they might expect: "Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!" Let's provide the most standard grammatical fix for a single sentence flow: Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!)
6. Original: my dog, scrumples, has a new squeaky toy
* Capitalize start: My.
* Capitalize name: Scrumples.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
7. Original: sowams school has a new principal.
* Capitalize start: Sowams.
* Capitalize name: Sowams School (specific school name).
* Punctuation: Already has a period.
* Fixed: Sowams School has a new principal.
8. Original: in february, my school has a valentine’s day dance
* Capitalize start: In.
* Capitalize month: February.
* Capitalize holiday: Valentine’s Day.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: In February, my school has a Valentine’s Day dance.
9. Original: dad brought me to dunkin donuts for a snack
* Capitalize start: Dad (when used as a name).
* Capitalize brand: Dunkin Donuts.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: Dad brought me to Dunkin Donuts for a snack.
10. Original: does the parkside theatre sell popcorn
* Capitalize start: Does.
* Capitalize place: Parkside Theatre.
* Punctuation: Starts with "Does," so it is a question. Add a question mark.
* Fixed: Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
11. Original: louisa gave me a CD by the ramones
* Capitalize start/name: Louisa.
* Capitalize band name: Ramones (The Ramones).
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
12. Original: i bought a new shirt at kohl’s last saturday
* Capitalize pronoun: I.
* Capitalize store: Kohl’s.
* Capitalize day: Saturday.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: I bought a new shirt at Kohl’s last Saturday.
Final Answer:
1. Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
2. Let’s go to the store with Patty!
3. Why is Harold’s Grocery closed today?
4. On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
5. Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!
6. My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
7. Sowams School has a new principal.
8. In February, my school has a Valentine’s Day dance.
9. Dad brought me to Dunkin Donuts for a snack.
10. Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
11. Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
12. I bought a new shirt at Kohl’s last Saturday.
1. Capitalize the first letter of every sentence.
2. Capitalize proper nouns, which are specific names of people (Larry, Stella), places (Parkside Theatre, Kohl's), brands (Dunkin Donuts, Ramones), days of the week (Thursday, Saturday), and months (February).
3. Add correct punctuation at the end: a period (.) for statements, a question mark (?) for questions, and an exclamation point (!) for strong feelings or commands.
Here is the step-by-step correction for each sentence:
1. Original: larry and stella paint in the park each day
* Capitalize names: Larry, Stella.
* Capitalize start: Already done by capitalizing Larry.
* Punctuation: It's a statement, so add a period.
* Fixed: Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
2. Original: let’s go to the store with patty
* Capitalize start: Let’s.
* Capitalize name: Patty.
* Punctuation: It's a suggestion/command, so an exclamation point fits well (or a period). Let's use an exclamation point for enthusiasm.
* Fixed: Let’s go to the store with Patty!
3. Original: why is harold’s grocery closed today
* Capitalize start: Why.
* Capitalize name/place: Harold’s Grocery (it's the name of a specific store).
* Punctuation: It starts with "Why," so it is a question. Add a question mark.
* Fixed: Why is Harold’s Grocery closed today?
4. Original: on thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs
* Capitalize start: On.
* Capitalize day: Thursday.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
5. Original: hurry the bus is going to leave soon
* Capitalize start: Hurry.
* Punctuation: "Hurry" is a command/urgent statement. An exclamation point is best here.
* Fixed: Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon. (Note: Often "Hurry" stands alone as an exclamation, then the rest is a new sentence. Or "Hurry, the bus..." works too. Let's stick to standard sentence structure: "Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon." or "Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!" Given the level, "Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon." is very clear. However, looking at the original, it's one line. "Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!" is also acceptable. Let's go with: Hurry! The bus is going to leave soon. Actually, usually in these worksheets, if it's one sentence, they might expect: "Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!" Let's provide the most standard grammatical fix for a single sentence flow: Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!)
6. Original: my dog, scrumples, has a new squeaky toy
* Capitalize start: My.
* Capitalize name: Scrumples.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
7. Original: sowams school has a new principal.
* Capitalize start: Sowams.
* Capitalize name: Sowams School (specific school name).
* Punctuation: Already has a period.
* Fixed: Sowams School has a new principal.
8. Original: in february, my school has a valentine’s day dance
* Capitalize start: In.
* Capitalize month: February.
* Capitalize holiday: Valentine’s Day.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: In February, my school has a Valentine’s Day dance.
9. Original: dad brought me to dunkin donuts for a snack
* Capitalize start: Dad (when used as a name).
* Capitalize brand: Dunkin Donuts.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: Dad brought me to Dunkin Donuts for a snack.
10. Original: does the parkside theatre sell popcorn
* Capitalize start: Does.
* Capitalize place: Parkside Theatre.
* Punctuation: Starts with "Does," so it is a question. Add a question mark.
* Fixed: Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
11. Original: louisa gave me a CD by the ramones
* Capitalize start/name: Louisa.
* Capitalize band name: Ramones (The Ramones).
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
12. Original: i bought a new shirt at kohl’s last saturday
* Capitalize pronoun: I.
* Capitalize store: Kohl’s.
* Capitalize day: Saturday.
* Punctuation: Statement, add a period.
* Fixed: I bought a new shirt at Kohl’s last Saturday.
Final Answer:
1. Larry and Stella paint in the park each day.
2. Let’s go to the store with Patty!
3. Why is Harold’s Grocery closed today?
4. On Thursday, we will have spaghetti and meatballs.
5. Hurry, the bus is going to leave soon!
6. My dog, Scrumples, has a new squeaky toy.
7. Sowams School has a new principal.
8. In February, my school has a Valentine’s Day dance.
9. Dad brought me to Dunkin Donuts for a snack.
10. Does the Parkside Theatre sell popcorn?
11. Louisa gave me a CD by the Ramones.
12. I bought a new shirt at Kohl’s last Saturday.
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