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Let's solve this step-by-step. The task is to correctly capitalize the first word of each quotation in the sentences. We are following the rule:
> ✔ Capitalize the first word of a quotation.
We also need to ensure that:
- Proper nouns (like names) are capitalized.
- The first word of the sentence is capitalized.
- Any other capitalization errors (e.g., lowercase "i" or incorrect capitalization of words like "your") are corrected.
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1) Charlotte exclaimed, “be sure to wash your hands!”
- The quoted part starts with "be", which should be capitalized → "Be"
- Also, "Charlotte" is already correct (proper noun).
- Final answer:
✔ Charlotte exclaimed, “Be sure to wash your hands!”
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2) “i went to visit my grandmother, “ explained Ben.
- First word in quote is "i", but it should be "I" (always capitalize "I").
- The second quote has a typo — extra opening quote and missing closing quote.
- Correct structure:
→ “I went to visit my grandmother,” explained Ben.
- Fix: Capitalize "I", fix punctuation.
✔ “I went to visit my grandmother,” explained Ben.
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3) I whispered, “walk quietly through the hallways.”
- Quoted part starts with "walk", so it should be "Walk"
- "I" is already capitalized correctly.
✔ I whispered, “Walk quietly through the hallways.”
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4) “your answer is correct!” exclaimed the teacher.
- First word in quote is "your", should be "Your"
- Also, the exclamation mark is inside the quotation marks — correct.
- “Correct” is not capitalized unless it’s a proper noun — not here.
✔ “Your answer is correct!” exclaimed the teacher.
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5) “be fair and kind on the playground,” explained Susan.
- First word in quote is "be", should be "Be"
- "Susan" is properly capitalized.
✔ “Be fair and kind on the playground,” explained Susan.
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6) The boys and girls sang, “the itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.”
- First word in quote is "the", should be "The"
- Note: "itsy bitsy" is not a proper noun, so no capitalization needed.
- But the first word of the quote must be capitalized.
✔ The boys and girls sang, “The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.”
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7) My dad shouted, “let’s run to the soccer field!”
- First word in quote is "let’s", should be "Let’s"
- "My" and "dad" are correct.
✔ My dad shouted, “Let’s run to the soccer field!”
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1) Charlotte exclaimed, “Be sure to wash your hands!”
2) “I went to visit my grandmother,” explained Ben.
3) I whispered, “Walk quietly through the hallways.”
4) “Your answer is correct!” exclaimed the teacher.
5) “Be fair and kind on the playground,” explained Susan.
6) The boys and girls sang, “The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.”
7) My dad shouted, “Let’s run to the soccer field!”
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- Always capitalize the first word inside quotation marks when it starts a new sentence.
- The pronoun "I" is always capitalized.
- Proper nouns (names like Charlotte, Ben, Susan) are already capitalized.
- Punctuation like commas and exclamation marks go inside the quotation marks when they belong to the quote.
- This rule applies even if the quote is a command, question, or statement.
This exercise helps students learn how to properly format dialogue in writing.
> ✔ Capitalize the first word of a quotation.
We also need to ensure that:
- Proper nouns (like names) are capitalized.
- The first word of the sentence is capitalized.
- Any other capitalization errors (e.g., lowercase "i" or incorrect capitalization of words like "your") are corrected.
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Let's go through each sentence one by one:
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1) Charlotte exclaimed, “be sure to wash your hands!”
- The quoted part starts with "be", which should be capitalized → "Be"
- Also, "Charlotte" is already correct (proper noun).
- Final answer:
✔ Charlotte exclaimed, “Be sure to wash your hands!”
---
2) “i went to visit my grandmother, “ explained Ben.
- First word in quote is "i", but it should be "I" (always capitalize "I").
- The second quote has a typo — extra opening quote and missing closing quote.
- Correct structure:
→ “I went to visit my grandmother,” explained Ben.
- Fix: Capitalize "I", fix punctuation.
✔ “I went to visit my grandmother,” explained Ben.
---
3) I whispered, “walk quietly through the hallways.”
- Quoted part starts with "walk", so it should be "Walk"
- "I" is already capitalized correctly.
✔ I whispered, “Walk quietly through the hallways.”
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4) “your answer is correct!” exclaimed the teacher.
- First word in quote is "your", should be "Your"
- Also, the exclamation mark is inside the quotation marks — correct.
- “Correct” is not capitalized unless it’s a proper noun — not here.
✔ “Your answer is correct!” exclaimed the teacher.
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5) “be fair and kind on the playground,” explained Susan.
- First word in quote is "be", should be "Be"
- "Susan" is properly capitalized.
✔ “Be fair and kind on the playground,” explained Susan.
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6) The boys and girls sang, “the itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.”
- First word in quote is "the", should be "The"
- Note: "itsy bitsy" is not a proper noun, so no capitalization needed.
- But the first word of the quote must be capitalized.
✔ The boys and girls sang, “The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.”
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7) My dad shouted, “let’s run to the soccer field!”
- First word in quote is "let’s", should be "Let’s"
- "My" and "dad" are correct.
✔ My dad shouted, “Let’s run to the soccer field!”
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✔ Final Answers:
1) Charlotte exclaimed, “Be sure to wash your hands!”
2) “I went to visit my grandmother,” explained Ben.
3) I whispered, “Walk quietly through the hallways.”
4) “Your answer is correct!” exclaimed the teacher.
5) “Be fair and kind on the playground,” explained Susan.
6) The boys and girls sang, “The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.”
7) My dad shouted, “Let’s run to the soccer field!”
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Always capitalize the first word inside quotation marks when it starts a new sentence.
- The pronoun "I" is always capitalized.
- Proper nouns (names like Charlotte, Ben, Susan) are already capitalized.
- Punctuation like commas and exclamation marks go inside the quotation marks when they belong to the quote.
- This rule applies even if the quote is a command, question, or statement.
This exercise helps students learn how to properly format dialogue in writing.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation and capitalization worksheets.
