Punctuating Direct Quotations

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.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Correct this sentence with appropriate punctuation: KJ told Mrs. Kelly I left my charger at home.

• KJ told Mrs. Kelly. I left my charger at home.

• KJ told Mrs. Kelly, "I left my charger at home."

• KJ told Mrs. Kelly, I left my charger at home

• The sentence is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

When using a _______________ quote, which means it is not paraphrased, the ending punctuation (like a period or question mark) always comes _________.

• indirect; outside

• direct; outside

• direct; inside

• indirect; inside

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

True or false: When a quote begins, but is then interrupted, insert commas to divide.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

True or false: When using dialogue, correct punctuation is a must.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence is correct?

• "I want a vacation," Malorie exclaimed, "but cannot afford one!"

• "She's going to work" Dallas said "and I'm going home."

• Joe wants coffee Thomas explained but I want tea.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence is INCORRECT?

• Grace told John, "I am going to the beach on Monday!"

• "Can I go to the bathroom?" Jack asked.

• "Is there any left-overs" muttered Jane "because I am hungry!"

• "The pizza tastes old," she explained to the chef.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

Mary yelled to her niece, "Come down stairs! Your mother wants to speak to you."

• No, because there is only one comma.

• Yes, it is punctuated correctly.

• No, because there is an exclamation mark separating the sentences.

• Yes, but I don't know why.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What punctuation do we use for DIRECT quotations?

• ,

• ?

• !

• "

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Why do you need to punctuate dialogue?

• To get a good grade

• So the reader can understand

• To make the story more interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D