Punctuating Dialogue

Punctuating Dialogue

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is the sentence "Please go to the store and buy some eggs", she said. punctuated correctly?

Back

incorrect

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The zookeeper announced, “The gorilla exhibit will open on Tuesday.” Is this statement correct or incorrect?

Back

correct

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is the sentence "She asked, “Will you help me with my homework”?" punctuated correctly?

Back

incorrect

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

“Don’t forget to stop by after work,” reminded Mrs. McGhee. Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

Back

correct

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

"I want some Cheetos," I said "so let's go get some."

Back

incorrect

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
1. The student whined "I wish it was a three day weekend."
2. The student whined, "I wish it was a three day weekend."

Back

The student whined, "I wish it was a three day weekend."

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Hint: If we put the two pieces of dialogue together, does it make one sentence or two?
Options:
"I love soccer," Tommy said. "It is my favorite sport."
"I love soccer," Tommy said, "it is my favorite sport."

Back

"I love soccer," Tommy said. "It is my favorite sport."

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