Punctuating Dialogue Practice

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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 exclamation points.

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When should 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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How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with dialogue?

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If the dialogue ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point, the punctuation goes inside the quotation marks.

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

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The correct punctuation is: 'I can't believe it,' said Sarah.

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How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use commas to separate the dialogue from the tag, and place the tag in the middle of the dialogue.

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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 character, such as 'said,' 'asked,' or 'shouted.'

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I love ice cream' she said?

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The correct way is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Are you coming' he asked?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Are you coming?' he asked.

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What punctuation is used to show excitement in dialogue?

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An exclamation point is used to show excitement in dialogue.