Direct Speech

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What are quotation marks used for in direct speech?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a person in direct speech.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes direct speech?

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The punctuation for direct speech typically includes a comma before the opening quotation mark if the speech is preceded by a dialogue tag.

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What is the correct placement of punctuation in direct speech?

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Punctuation marks such as periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points should be placed inside the closing quotation marks.

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What is the difference between direct speech and reported speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while reported speech paraphrases what was said without quoting the exact words.

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How should a question in direct speech be punctuated?

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A question in direct speech should end with a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence using direct speech?

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An example is: 'She said, "I will be there soon."'

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What is the role of a dialogue tag in direct speech?

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A dialogue tag attributes the spoken words to a speaker, often indicating who is speaking and how they are speaking.

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How do you format direct speech when it is interrupted?

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When direct speech is interrupted, use a comma before the closing quotation mark and resume the speech with a lowercase letter after the interruption.

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What is the correct way to quote a speaker who is excited?

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Use exclamation marks within the quotation marks to convey excitement, e.g., 'I can't believe it!' she exclaimed.

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What should you do if a speaker's words are longer than one sentence?

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If a speaker's words are longer than one sentence, use opening quotation marks at the beginning of each sentence and closing quotation marks at the end of the last sentence.