Dialogue Punctuation

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to indicate spoken words, such as quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question in dialogue?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a spoken question.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue and a tag?

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You place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., 'he said').

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'said', 'asked', or 'exclaimed'.

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How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

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A period is placed inside the closing quotation marks if the dialogue is a statement.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I love ice cream' said Tom?

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The correct way is: 'I love ice cream,' said Tom.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a sentence ends with a quote?

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If the sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation mark (like a period or question mark) goes inside the quotation marks.

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How do you write a sentence that starts with a dialogue tag?

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If the sentence starts with a dialogue tag, use a comma before the opening quotation mark. Example: 'He said, "Hello!"'

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What is the correct punctuation for: 'What time is it' asked Sarah?

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The correct punctuation is: 'What time is it?' asked Sarah.