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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue when someone is speaking?

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When writing dialogue, the punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading!" said Sarah.

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How do you correctly use question marks in dialogue?

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A question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if the spoken sentence is a question. For example: "Are you coming to the party?" asked John.

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What is the rule for using commas in dialogue?

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A comma is used to separate the spoken words from the speaker's tag. For example: "It's a beautiful day," she said.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence that includes a quote?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and the sentence should end with appropriate punctuation. For example: The teacher said, "Please complete your homework."

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in dialogue?

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A statement ends with a period, while a question ends with a question mark. For example: "I like ice cream." vs. "Do you like ice cream?"

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What is an example of incorrect dialogue punctuation?

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An example of incorrect punctuation is: "I will go to the store said Tom." It should be: "I will go to the store," said Tom.

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How do you identify a sentence that is not correctly punctuated?

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Look for missing punctuation marks or incorrect placement of quotation marks. For example: "What time is it asked Jane" is incorrect.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a person.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote that is a command?

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For commands, use a comma before the quotation. For example: She said, "Please sit down."

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How do you write a sentence that includes a question and a statement?

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Use appropriate punctuation for both parts. For example: "Are you coming?" she asked.