punctuating dialogue

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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

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How do you punctuate a dialogue tag that follows a quote?

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If the dialogue tag follows the quote, the first word of the quote should be capitalized, and the tag should be separated by a comma.

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What punctuation is used to end a spoken sentence in dialogue?

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A spoken sentence in dialogue is typically ended with a comma, period, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken sentence is a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks, and the dialogue tag should start with a lowercase letter unless it's a proper noun.

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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 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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When should you use an exclamation point in dialogue?

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An exclamation point is used inside the quotation marks when the spoken sentence expresses strong emotion or emphasis.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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If a quote is interrupted by a dialogue tag, use a comma before the closing quotation mark, then continue the quote with a lowercase letter.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: Jason said I am going to the store?

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Jason said, 'I am going to the store.'

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a question mark and is followed by a dialogue tag?

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If the quote ends with a question mark, place the question mark inside the quotation marks and use a lowercase letter for the dialogue tag.

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What is the rule for punctuating dialogue when a sentence ends with a period?

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If the dialogue ends with a period, the period should be placed inside the quotation marks, and the dialogue tag should start with a lowercase letter.