Using Commas with Direct Quotations

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

• "Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

• ",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

• Use a comma before and after an appositive or a word/phrase that renames a noun

• Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

• Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

• Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

Which of the following is a COMMA?

• ,

• .

• "

• !

• -

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• "I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread," Jana ordered.

• I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread Jana ordered.

• "I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread, Jana ordered.

• I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread Jana ordered

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

• "Fun Friday is this Friday" she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is this Friday," she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is this Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

• ",Fun Friday is this Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

• "Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

• ",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

Which rule applies to the following sentence: "Hello," Gabby said to Mrs. Szumera.

• Direct Quotation

• Compiling a list

• After introductory words and phrases

• Separate adjectives 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct sentence:

• Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game!”

• Jimmy shouted “See you at the game!”

• Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game"!

• Jimmy shouted see you at the game!

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Use a __________ to separate the beginning of the sentence from the quotation.

• Comma

• Quotation marks

• Explanation point

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct way to write the following sentence: 
"According to the map" Amy whispered "we are very close to the hidden treasure."

• "According to the map," Amy whispered "we are very close to the hidden treasure."

• "According to the map," Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."

• "According to the map" ,Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."

• Correct as it's written

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C