Dialogue Punctuation Practice

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to indicate spoken words, such as quotation marks, commas, and periods.

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When do 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 follows a spoken sentence in dialogue?

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

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken sentence is a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'My dad is a great basketball coach,' said Josie?

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The correct way is: "My dad is a great basketball coach," said Josie.

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How do you capitalize the first word in dialogue?

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The first word of the spoken sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct punctuation for: 'Can I borrow your flashlight?'

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The correct punctuation is: "Can I borrow your flashlight?"

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What do you do if the dialogue is a statement?

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If the dialogue is a statement, use a comma before the closing quotation mark.

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How do you write a dialogue that ends with a period?

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If the dialogue ends with a period, it should be placed inside the quotation marks, followed by the tag.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Tomorrow we'll go to the airport to watch planes land,' said Grandma?

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The correct way is: "Tomorrow we'll go to the airport to watch planes land," said Grandma.