Quotation Marks and Dialogue

Quotation Marks and Dialogue

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English

4th - 5th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are quotation marks used for?

Back

Quotation marks are used to show dialogue (talking) or to indicate the titles of short works like songs or articles.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a quote at the beginning of a sentence?

Back

If the quote is at the beginning, place a comma before the closing quotation mark if it is followed by a dialogue tag, e.g., "I love ice cream," said Sam.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct placement of quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

Quotation marks should enclose the spoken words, and punctuation marks like periods or question marks should be placed inside the quotation marks.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is this sentence correct? "Dianne is learning the song 'This Little Rose' for her recital." remarked Josh.

Back

No, it is incorrect because single quotes should not be used for song titles; double quotes should be used.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is true about quotation marks?

Back

You use them to show dialogue (talking).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

Back

If the spoken words are a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks, e.g., "Do you want to play?" asked Tom.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to write this dialogue? "Do you want to make a swan? Ling asked."

Back

The correct way is: "Do you want to make a swan?" Ling asked.

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