Quotation Marks

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What do you put around a speaker's exact words?

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Quotation marks.

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Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? "Your practice has been cancelled today." Mom told Hunter.

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No, it is not punctuated correctly.

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Which sentence is written correctly? "Who wants the last piece of apple pie?" asked grandma.

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"Who wants the last piece of apple pie?" asked grandma.

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Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation: The boy said, My name is Chad.

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The boy said, “My name is Chad.”

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Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation: The umpire yelled, Safe!

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The umpire yelled, “Safe!”

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate someone's exact words.

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What is the correct punctuation for a question in dialogue?

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A question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

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A period should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is a speaker's tag?

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A speaker's tag is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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When do you use a comma in dialogue?

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A comma is used before the opening quotation marks when introducing a quote.