7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

Back

The correct way to punctuate dialogue is to place a comma before the closing quotation marks and use a lowercase letter for the word following the dialogue if it continues the sentence. Example: "I want to eat Cheetos," Jane said.

Front

What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

Back

'Then' is used to indicate time, while 'than' is used for comparisons. Example: I would rather die than eat a salad for dinner.

Front

What change should be made to the sentence: 'But now,' he added, 'It seems the most natural thing in the world.'?

Back

Change 'It' to 'it' to maintain proper capitalization in the middle of a sentence.

Front

What is the difference between 'Whose' and 'Who's'?

Back

'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership, while 'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'. Example: Who's responsible for the mess?

Front

What is the correct term for a sweet baked dish made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients?

Back

Dessert.

Front

What is the correct term for a dry, sandy area?

Back

Desert.

Front

What punctuation is needed after a direct quote when followed by a dialogue tag?

Back

A comma is needed before the closing quotation marks. Example: "I love reading," she said.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

Back

Always capitalize the first word of a sentence, regardless of what it is.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate clauses.

Front

What is a dialogue tag?

Back

A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.