Punctuating Dialogue

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of quotation marks and other punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing.

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When do 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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What punctuation mark is used to indicate excitement in dialogue?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of an excited statement within quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a statement within quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Can I pet your dog' she asked?

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The correct way is: 'Can I pet your dog?' she asked.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Did you finish your chores' Mom asked?

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The correct way is: 'Did you finish your chores?' Mom asked.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Keep your eye on the ball' coach yelled?

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The correct way is: 'Keep your eye on the ball!' coach yelled.

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What is the correct way to write: 'You scared me' she exclaimed?

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The correct way is: 'You scared me!' she exclaimed.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Good morning' Mom whispered?

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The correct way is: 'Good morning,' Mom whispered.