Quotation Marks in Direct Speech

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English
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10th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What punctuation do we use for DIRECT quotations?
,
?
!
"
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do you need to punctuate dialogue?
To get a good grade
So the reader can understand
To make the story more interesting
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CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Rule 4 - Full stops and commas should go where?
Inside the speech marks
Outside the speech marks
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Rule 5 - Question marks and exclamation marks that are NOT related to the speech should go where?
Inside the speech marks
Outside the speech marks
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How should you punctuate this quotation in an essay?
"Don't blame Kahu," Nani Flowers used to growl. "If your blood can't beat my Miriwai blood that's your tough luck."
"'Don't blame Kahu,' Nani Flowers used to growl. 'If your blood can't beat my Miriwai blood that's your tough luck.'"
Don't blame Kahu, Nani Flowers used to growl. If your blood can't beat my Miriwai blood that's your tough luck.
Don't blame Kahu, "Nani Flowers used to growl". If your blood can't beat my Miriwai blood that's your tough luck.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks in direct speech?
To indicate spoken words
To highlight important text
To separate sentences
To show excitement
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses quotation marks for direct speech?
He said, 'I will be there soon'.
He said, I will be there soon.
He said, 'I will be there soon.
He said, I will be there soon'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
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