Punctuating Dialogue Practice

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing.

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When should you use a comma in dialogue?

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A comma should be used before the closing quotation mark when a dialogue tag (like 'said') follows the spoken words.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks, followed by the dialogue tag.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes spoken words to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

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For statements, use a comma before the closing quotation mark if a dialogue tag follows.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I can't believe it' she said?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I can't believe it,' she said.

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How do you punctuate a quote within dialogue?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the dialogue, and double quotation marks for the dialogue itself.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a sentence ends with a quote?

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If the sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation mark (like a period or exclamation mark) should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I love ice cream' said John?

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The correct way is: 'I love ice cream,' said John.

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How do you handle interruptions in dialogue?

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Use dashes to indicate interruptions in dialogue, e.g., 'I was going to say—'.