Dialogue Punctuation PRACTICE

Front

What should you do when a new speaker begins in dialogue?

Back

Indent the following line of text.

Front

How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

Back

Add a question mark at the end of the question.

Front

True or False: You must start a new line each time a new character speaks.

Back

True.

Front

Which is the correct way to punctuate dialogue? "Come back here!" Keira called.

Back

Correct.

Front

How should you punctuate this sentence: "I enjoy working with you" said Tina?

Back

Add a comma after "you" and a period after "Tina".

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

To indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

Front

When do you use a comma in dialogue?

Back

Use a comma before the closing quotation mark when the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., said, asked).

Front

What punctuation is used to show excitement in dialogue?

Back

An exclamation mark.

Front

How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

Back

Use an ellipsis (...) to show a pause.

Front

What is the rule for punctuating dialogue that is interrupted?

Back

Use a dash (—) to indicate the interruption.