Punctuating Dialogue

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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is dialogue punctuation?
Back
Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of specific punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing, such as quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.
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CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?
Back
Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in dialogue?
Back
A comma is used to indicate a pause in dialogue, especially before a dialogue tag (e.g., 'he said', 'she asked').
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with dialogue followed by a dialogue tag?
Back
You place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks before the closing quotation mark, followed by the dialogue tag.
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CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dialogue tag?
Back
A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a character, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.
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CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.2B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?
Back
If the spoken words are a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks.
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CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I love ice cream' she said?
Back
The correct punctuation is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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