Dialogue Practice

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a character or person.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

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You should use a comma before the opening quotation mark and place punctuation inside the closing quotation mark.

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What is a tag line in dialogue?

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A tag line is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, often including verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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What punctuation separates the tag line from the spoken words?

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A comma separates the tag line from the spoken words.

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How do you correctly format a sentence with dialogue?

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Start with a capital letter, use quotation marks for the spoken words, and end with appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quote that is part of a sentence?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and properly punctuated according to the rules of dialogue.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are typically used for dialogue, while single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can use ellipses (...) to indicate a pause or unfinished thought in dialogue.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue sentence?

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"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed.

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What should you do if a sentence ends with a quote?

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The punctuation should be placed inside the closing quotation mark.