Dialogue Punctuation

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What are quotation marks used for?

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

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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A question in dialogue is punctuated with a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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The correct way to write dialogue includes using quotation marks around the spoken words and proper punctuation.

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

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If a 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 indicate a speaker's action in dialogue?

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You can indicate a speaker's action by using a comma before the opening quotation mark.

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What is the correct format for a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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The format is: 'Quote,' said the speaker.

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What is an example of incorrect quotation usage?

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An example of incorrect usage is: 'She said, I am happy.' (missing quotation marks around 'I am happy').

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What punctuation is used to separate a quote from the dialogue tag?

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A comma is used to separate a quote from the dialogue tag.

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What is the correct way to write a quote that is a question?

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The correct way is: 'Are you coming?' she asked.

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How do you write a quote that is a statement?

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