Punctuating Dialogue Practice

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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

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When should 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 is used to indicate a question in dialogue?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a spoken question within quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a statement followed by a dialogue tag?

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If a statement is followed by a dialogue tag (like 'said' or 'asked'), place a comma before the closing quotation mark.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a specific character, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with a dialogue tag?

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If the dialogue ends with a period, replace it with a comma before the dialogue tag.

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What is the correct punctuation for a sentence that starts with a dialogue tag?

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If a sentence starts with a dialogue tag, use a comma before the opening quotation mark.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes an exclamation in dialogue?

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If the spoken words include an exclamation, use an exclamation mark inside the quotation marks and follow it with a dialogue tag.

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What is the rule for punctuating a question in dialogue?

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

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How do you punctuate interrupted dialogue?

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Use a dash (—) to indicate the interruption, placing it inside the quotation marks.