Dialogue

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone. They look like this: " ".

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When should you use quotation marks?

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You should use quotation marks when you are writing dialogue or quoting someone directly.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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The correct way to write dialogue includes using quotation marks around the spoken words and a comma before the opening quotation mark.

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Identify the correct sentence: Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

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This sentence is correct because it uses quotation marks properly.

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What is incorrect about this sentence: "I am eating my lunch?" said Mrs. Rickabaugh?

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It is incorrect because the question mark should be inside the quotation marks.

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Choose the correct use of quotation marks: "That's just great," Ms. Anderson cried out, "I can't find my keys!"

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This sentence is correct because it uses quotation marks properly around the spoken words.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: Has anyone seen my favorite pen screamed Mrs. Batlle?

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The correct way is: "Has anyone seen my favorite pen?" screamed Mrs. Batlle.

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What do you call the words spoken by a character in a story?

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The words spoken by a character are called dialogue.

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What punctuation mark is used to show someone is speaking?

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Quotation marks are used to show that someone is speaking.