Punctuation in Quotes Quiz

What punctuation mark is used when the tag follows the quote?

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

What punctuation mark is used when the tag precedes the quote?

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated quote when the tag follows the quote?

• "Give me a taste," Bella said.

• "Give me a taste". Bella said.

• "Give me a taste" Bella said.

• "Give me a taste," Bella said

Which of the following is NOT a correct rule for writing dialogue?

• Quotation marks are placed before the first word of a quote and after the punctuation that follows the last word.

• When the tag follows the quote, it ends in a period.

• When the tag precedes the quote, it ends in a comma.

• The punctuation that ends a quote is written outside the quotation marks.

What punctuation mark should be used at the end of a quote that does not end in an exclamation point or question mark when the tag follows the quote?

• Period

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

When writing dialogue between two or more speakers, what should you do each time the speaker changes?

• Use a comma

• Begin a new paragraph

• Use a semicolon

• Use a period

How does Jeremy respond to Bella's initial request for a taste of his ice cream?

• He gives her the ice cream

• He ignores her

• He tells her to buy her own

• He runs away

What does Bella do after Jeremy tells her to buy her own ice cream?

• She cries

• She begs

• She leaves

• She laughs

How long does Jeremy take to respond to Bella's begging?

• Immediately

• A few seconds

• A few minutes

• He never responds

Which of the following is NOT a rule mentioned in the text?

• Use a comma at the end of a quote if it does not end in an exclamation or question mark

• Begin a new paragraph each time the speaker changes

• Use a period at the end of every quote

• Provide clear examples