Punctuating Dialogue Practice

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific rules and symbols used to indicate spoken words in writing, including quotation marks, commas, and periods.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or a break in dialogue?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause or a break in dialogue, especially before a dialogue tag (e.g., 'he said', 'she asked').

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If a character asks a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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

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How do you punctuate a statement followed by a dialogue tag?

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A statement should end with a period inside the quotation marks, followed by the dialogue tag starting with a lowercase letter.

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What is the correct punctuation for interrupted dialogue?

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Use an em dash to indicate an interruption in dialogue.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote within dialogue?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in dialogue?

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The first word of a complete sentence in dialogue should be capitalized.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with a quote and a dialogue tag?

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The punctuation mark for the quote should be placed inside the quotation marks, followed by the dialogue tag.