Punctuating Dialogue

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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do you use quotation marks in dialogue?
Back
Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate this sentence: 'I love ice cream' she said.
Back
The correct punctuation is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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