Dialogue Flashcard

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What is the rule for capitalizing dialogue?

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The first word inside the quotation marks and the first word of each sentence is always capitalized.

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How should quotation marks be used in a sentence?

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Quotation marks should enclose the exact words spoken by a person.

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Identify the correct use of quotation marks: Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"

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This sentence correctly uses quotation marks to indicate spoken words.

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What is the incorrect use of quotation marks?

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"I love reading, said Tom." is incorrect because it lacks proper punctuation before the closing quotation mark.

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue or quoting someone directly.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are used for direct speech, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.

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What punctuation follows a quote when it is at the end of a sentence?

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A period or comma should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you format a quote that is a question?

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If the quoted material is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"Can we go to the park?" asked Sarah.