Punctuating Dialogue Check

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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 when a character is speaking in writing.

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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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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a spoken sentence?

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A comma, period, question mark, or exclamation point is used at the end of a spoken sentence, depending on the context.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with a question?

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If a character asks a question, the sentence should end with a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Let's go to the park' said Sam?

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The correct way is: 'Let's go to the park,' said Sam.

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What do you do when a new character speaks?

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You start a new paragraph for each new speaker.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with an exclamation?

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If a character exclaims something, the sentence should end with an exclamation point inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used to separate the spoken words from the dialogue tag (e.g., 'he said,' 'she asked').

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'said,' 'asked,' or 'shouted.'

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a dialogue tag in the middle?

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If the dialogue tag is in the middle, use a comma before the tag and continue the sentence with a lowercase letter after the tag.