Punctuating Dialogue

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English
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are quotation marks used for in dialogue?
Back
Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a character.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How should a sentence with dialogue be punctuated?
Back
A sentence with dialogue should have a comma before the opening quotation mark if it is preceded by a dialogue tag (e.g., said, asked).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dialogue tag?
Back
A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do you use a period inside quotation marks?
Back
A period is used inside quotation marks when the quoted material is a complete sentence.
5.
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?
Back
If the spoken words are a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quotation?
Back
The first word of a quotation is capitalized if it is a complete sentence.
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