Dialogue Punctuation

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose direct speech or quotations from a speaker.

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What punctuation mark follows a quote when it is part of a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the quote from the rest of the sentence.

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How do you punctuate a question within dialogue?

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If a question is asked within dialogue, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'She said I am going to the store'?

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The correct way is: 'She said, "I am going to the store."'

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What is the rule for punctuation at the end of a quote?

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If the quote is at the end of a sentence, the punctuation (comma, period, question mark) should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you indicate a speaker's action in dialogue?

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You can indicate a speaker's action by using a dialogue tag, such as 'said' or 'asked,' followed by a comma.

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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 speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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If the quote is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I can't believe it she exclaimed'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I can't believe it!' she exclaimed.