Punctuating Dialogue

Front

What is dialogue punctuation?

Back

Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of specific punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing, such as quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

When do you use quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What punctuation mark is used to show excitement in dialogue?

Back

An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion in dialogue.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

Back

A question mark (?) is placed inside the quotation marks at the end of the spoken question.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: Sara asked, 'Do you need help'?

Back

The correct punctuation is: Sara asked, 'Do you need help?'

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Front

What punctuation follows the dialogue when it is followed by a tag (like 'he said')?

Back

A comma is used before the opening quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a tag.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How do you punctuate this sentence: 'I love ice cream' she said.

Back

The correct punctuation is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is a dialogue tag?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Front

How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

Back

A period (.) is used at the end of the spoken statement inside the quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is the correct way to write: 'I can't wait to see you' she exclaimed!

Back

The correct way is: 'I can't wait to see you!' she exclaimed.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B