HMH Module 4 Week 3 Assessment (Writing)

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone. They are placed at the beginning and end of the spoken words.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks when writing dialogue or when quoting someone else's words.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

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The correct way is to place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the closing quotation mark if followed by a tag (e.g., said, asked).

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Choose the correct quotation: 'I love to read new books,' said Charlotte. or "I love to read new books," said Charlotte.

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"I love to read new books," said Charlotte.

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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 'said' or 'asked.'

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Mason asked his friend, "Do you have a pencil that I can borrow?"

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Yes, it is punctuated correctly.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks help to clarify who is speaking and indicate that the words are not the writer's own.

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Choose the correct quotation: "What are your favorite books?" asked Gus. or 'What are your favorite books?' asked Gus.

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"What are your favorite books?" asked Gus.

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What do we call the punctuation that goes at the end of a question?

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A question mark.

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Choose the correct quotation: 'Sarah can come for a visit,' said Juan. or "Sarah can come for a visit," said Juan.

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"Sarah can come for a visit," said Juan.