Let's solve the capitalization task step by step. The goal is to
correctly capitalize each sentence where needed, following standard English capitalization rules.
Capitalization Rules to Remember:
1.
The first word of a sentence must be capitalized.
2.
Proper nouns (names of people, places, animals, etc.) should be capitalized.
3.
Pronouns like "I" are always capitalized.
4. The rest of the words in a sentence are lowercase unless they are proper nouns.
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1. i like to read.
- First word: "i" → should be
"I"
- "like", "to", "read" → no proper nouns, so lowercase
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✔ Corrected:
I like to read.
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2. this is my sister sara.
- First word: "this" → should be
"This"
- "sara" is a person’s name → should be
"Sara"
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✔ Corrected:
This is my sister Sara.
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3. tim is happy.
- First word: "tim" → should be
"Tim"
- "is", "happy" → no proper nouns, so lowercase
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✔ Corrected:
Tim is happy.
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4. sam washed rex.
- First word: "sam" → should be
"Sam"
- "rex" is a pet’s name (dog) → proper noun →
"Rex"
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✔ Corrected:
Sam washed Rex.
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Final Answers:
1.
I like to read.
2.
This is my sister Sara.
3.
Tim is happy.
4.
Sam washed Rex.
✔ All sentences now follow correct capitalization rules!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of first grade correct the sentence.
