Mastering Quotation Marks

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

• Sarah said, "I love to play the piano."

• Sarah said, I love to play the piano."

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Choose the sentence that correctly uses quotations and punctuation.

• "Will you be my friend"? asked Tim.

• "Will you be my friend?" asked Tim.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

How should you write the title of a poem in a sentence?

• My favorite poem is "The Road Not Taken".

• My favorite poem is The Road Not Taken.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks for dialogue.

• "I can't wait for the weekend!" exclaimed Lisa

• "I can't wait for the weekend!" exclaimed Lisa.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for a direct quote?

• The teacher said, "Homework is due on Monday".

• The teacher said, "Homework is due on Monday."

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Identify the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and commas.

• "Can we go to the park today"? asked Julie.

• "Can we go to the park today?" asked Julie.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Choose the sentence that correctly punctuates the title of a song.

• My favorite song is "Happy Birthday to You".

• My favorite song is Happy Birthday to You.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks to indicate someone speaking?

• "I'm hungry," said Tom "Can we eat soon?"

• "I'm hungry," said Tom. "Can we eat soon?"

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks for a character's thoughts.

• I wonder, "what time is the movie?"

• I wonder, "What time is the movie?"

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for emphasis?

• The sign read, "Walk on the grass."

• The sign read, Walk on the grass.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D