Commas and Quotation Marks Used in Dialogue

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What is the purpose of commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used to separate the spoken words from the speaker's name or action.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

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You place quotation marks around the spoken words and use commas to separate them from the speaker's name.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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When do you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words spoken by a person.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I am happy' said John?

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"I am happy," said John.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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You still use quotation marks and place a question mark inside the quotation marks if the spoken words are a question.

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What is an example of a question in dialogue?

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"Are you coming to the party?" asked Emily.

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What happens if the dialogue is interrupted?

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You use commas to separate the dialogue from the interruption and continue with the sentence.

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How do you write: 'I will go' she said?

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"I will go," she said.

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What is the correct punctuation for: 'I can't wait' he exclaimed?

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"I can't wait!" he exclaimed.