Asked by AUSTIN NGUYEN on Jul 04, 2024
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Select the letter of the list of words that should be capitalized. Tanglewood, a scenic retreat in the berkshire mountains, serves as the summer residence of the boston symphony orchestra.
A) Berkshire, Mountains, Boston
B) Berkshire, Mountains, Summer, Boston, Symphony, Orchestra
C) Berkshire, Mountains, Boston, Symphony, Orchestra
Berkshire Mountains
A highland region in western Massachusetts, known for its scenic beauty and as a popular outdoor recreation area.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
A world-renowned orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its performances of classical music.
Tanglewood
A famous music venue in Massachusetts known for its classical music concerts and as the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
- Find and amend incorrect uses of capital letters.
Verified Answer
MV
Maria VargheseJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Only proper nouns should be capitalized, and in this sentence, Tanglewood, Berkshire Mountains, Boston Symphony Orchestra are proper nouns. "Summer" is not a proper noun and does not require capitalization. Option B capitalizes words that do not need to be capitalized, such as "scenic" and "retreat."
Learning Objectives
- Find and amend incorrect uses of capital letters.