Punctuating Dialogue and Transition Words Focus Area

Front

Correctly punctuated sentence about space travel:

Back

"I've read a lot about space travel," Jack said, "but I don't want to be an astronaut."

Front

Punctuate correctly: "Tell me more," Marnie said.

Back

"Tell me more," Marnie said.

Front

Correctly punctuated question about the party:

Back

"Are you going to the party?" she asked.

Front

Direct quotation written correctly:

Back

She said, "This is my favorite movie of all."

Front

Correct use of quotation marks in sports:

Back

Ali said, "Wait until you see the new team logo."

Front

Transition connecting paragraphs 1 and 2:

Back

One day, the boy’s father decided that his son had earned a day off.

Front

Transition that best introduces the story:

Back

Every day, a boy worked in the field on his family’s farm.

Front

Correct use of transition:

Back

Finally, the competition was over.

Front

Best way to combine: We were too tired to walk. We took the bus.

Back

We were too tired to walk, so we took the bus.

Front

Pets need more attention than children do: ______

Back

in the same way