Dialogue Flashcard

Front

What should you do to the first word of a quotation and the first word of each sentence?

Back

Capitalize the first word.

Front

Where should a comma go in the sentence: Miller whined "Are we there yet?"

Back

After the word 'whined'.

Front

Which sentence has correct quotations and punctuation?

Back

"Hello, Jack. How are you today?" asked Jill.

Front

Which sentence is correct?

Back

"My uncle is a fabulous artist," bragged DeeDee.

Front

Where should the comma go in the sentence: "Tomorrow we'll go to the airport to watch planes land" said Grandma?

Back

After 'land,' before 'said Grandma.'

Front

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in a sentence?

Back

To indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

Front

What punctuation is used to separate a quote from the rest of the sentence?

Back

A comma.

Front

What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

Back

"Quote," said the speaker.

Front

What do you do with the first word of a direct quote?

Back

Capitalize it.

Front

How do you punctuate a question within a quote?

Back

Place the question mark inside the quotation marks.