Ok i was reading my hommework assignment and they had the f in ferris wheel capitalized.. was that a mistake? if not why would it be capotilized?
2006-10-20 09:58:16 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Because it was invented by Mr. Ferris.
2006-10-20 10:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by tlf 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first Ferris Wheel was designed by George W. Ferris, a bridge-builder from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair.
The "F" is for his last name.
2006-10-20 17:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by Snaredrum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's capitalized because the Ferris wheel was named after its inventor, George Ferris.
It's not quite the same as saying roller coaster, since the name of the object is associated with the name of the person.
2006-10-20 17:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may have been capitalized because Ferris Wheel is the name of the ride. Just like you'd capitalize your own name, you also capitalize the names of amusement park rides, such as Zipper, Scrambler, etc.
2006-10-20 17:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by Meredith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually proper names are capitalized. and I would believe that Ferris wheel , is the name of it. It Might get its name from a person who designed it. Hope this helps.also check the dictionary on line.
A noun is the name of a person ,place or thing.
2006-10-20 17:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by lennie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
long time ago, ferris wheel was a brand of ferris wheel.. not anymore though.
2006-10-20 17:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by danmcg129 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if its not sombodys/somethings name or at the beginin of a sentance most likely wrong
2006-10-20 17:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by CHELSEA B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it is a name
2006-10-20 17:00:59 · answer #8 · answered by Waynes Angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a mistake. unless it it the beggining of a sentence.
2006-10-20 17:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by "beyonce" 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋