Punctuating Quotations Correctly

Which sentence is written correctly?

• "These games are a challenge," Joe declared.

• These games are a challenge Joe declared.

• "These games are a challenge" Joe declared.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• "Oh no!" Nina cried. "where's my notebook?"

• "Oh no!" Nina cried. "Where's my notebook?"

• "Oh no!" Nina cried, "Where's my notebook."

Which sentence is written correctly?

• "Natalie," Annie asked, "Are those the shoes you bought last week?"

• "Natalie?" Annie asked. "Are those the shoes you bought last week?"

• "Natalie," Annie asked, "are those the shoes you bought last week?"

Which sentence is written correctly?

• "Yes, they were such a bargain." Natalie answered.

• "Yes, they were such a bargain," Natalie answered.

• "Yes, they were such a bargain," Natalie answered!

Which sentence is NOT written correctly?

• "My mother would like this sweater," said Logan.

• The cashier asked, "Who is next in line?"

• "The store," announced the manager. "is closing in 30 minutes."