Punctuating Dialogue

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between/amongst characters.

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Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? The teacher warned us, "that a surprise quiz was coming."

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No, it is incorrect.

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Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? "Dogs are the most amazing animals", said Mrs. Hutchens.

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No, it is incorrect.

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What should you do with the first word of a quotation?

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Capitalize it.

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Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks appropriately? "Where will you go?" she asked.

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This sentence uses quotation marks appropriately.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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To indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

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When should you use a comma in dialogue?

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Use a comma to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you punctuate a question within dialogue?

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Use a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuating dialogue at the end of a sentence?

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Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks.