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 quotation marks in the sentence: 'She said I am happy'?

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The correct placement is: 'She said, "I am happy."'

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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 do you indicate a pause or interruption in direct speech?

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You can use ellipses (...) to indicate a pause or interruption in direct speech.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in direct speech?

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The first word of the quoted speech should be capitalized.

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How do you handle punctuation when the speech is a question?

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If the speech is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence with direct speech?

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An example is: John exclaimed, "What a beautiful day!"

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What should you do if the direct speech is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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If the direct speech is interrupted, use a comma before the dialogue tag and continue the speech with a lowercase letter unless it starts a new sentence.

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How do you format direct speech that is longer than one sentence?

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If direct speech is longer than one sentence, the opening quotation mark is placed at the beginning of the first sentence, and closing quotation marks are placed at the end of the last sentence.