Punctuating Dialogue

Front

Can we get hot dogs and cotton candy? Barbara asked.

Back

"Can we get hot dogs and cotton candy?" Barbara asked.

Front

Please lower your voices to a whisper the librarian told us.

Back

“Please lower your voices to a whisper,” the librarian told us.

Front

Wait! she screamed. You dropped your wallet!

Back

“Wait!” she screamed. “You dropped your wallet!”

Front

I would like to thank my family for all their support the Miss Pageant winner sobbed with joy.

Back

“I would like to thank my family for all their support,” the Miss Pageant winner sobbed with joy.

Front

Which subway line goes to Central Park?

Back

“Which subway line goes to Central Park?” the tourist inquired.

Front

Turn off your cellphones inside the theater the usher advised.

Back

“Turn off your cellphones inside the theater,” the usher advised.

Front

The coach said don’t be nervous, just try your best.

Back

The coach said, “Don’t be nervous, just try your best.”

Front

Debbie asked Do you want to go to the movies tomorrow?

Back

Debbie asked, "Do you want to go to the movies tomorrow?"

Front

On Halloween, the children at our door screamed Trick or Treat!

Back

On Halloween, the children at our door screamed, "Trick or Treat!"

Front

Correct the sentence: The waiter asked can I get you something to drink?

Back

The waiter asked, "Can I get you something to drink?"