Punctuating Dialogue Practice

Punctuating Dialogue Practice

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is dialogue punctuation?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a quotation?

Back

A comma should be used before a quotation when introducing the spoken words, such as in 'According to Thoreau,' or 'He said,'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with a quote?

Back

If a sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation mark (like a period or exclamation mark) should be placed inside the quotation marks.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to punctuate a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

Back

The correct way is to place a comma before the opening quotation mark, e.g., 'She said, "Hello!"'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a question within a quote?

Back

If the quote itself is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks, e.g., 'He asked, "Are you coming?"'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for punctuating dialogue that is interrupted?

Back

When dialogue is interrupted by a dialogue tag, use commas to separate the parts, e.g., 'I can't believe,' she said, 'that you did that.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a quote that is a statement?

Back

For a statement, use a comma before the opening quotation mark, e.g., 'He said, "It is a beautiful day."'.

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