Quotations

Add quotation marks and commas where they are needed. 2. He said This is one of the biggest desert areas in America!

• He said, "This is one of the biggest desert areas in America!"

• He said "This is one of the biggest desert areas in America!"

• He said, This is one of the biggest desert areas in America!

• He said, "This is one of the biggest desert areas in America!

Add quotation marks and commas where they are needed. 6. That must have been amazing! cried Rachel.

• "That must have been amazing!" cried Rachel.

• That must have been amazing cried Rachel.

• That must have been amazing! cried Rachel.

• "That must have been amazing cried Rachel.

Add quotation marks and commas where they are needed. 7. It was the highlight of my vacation, said Uncle Robert.

• "It was the highlight of my vacation," said Uncle Robert.

• It was the highlight of my vacation said Uncle Robert.

• It was the highlight of my vacation, said Uncle Robert.

• "It was the highlight of my vacation" said Uncle Robert.

Add quotation marks and commas where they are needed. 9. Rachel interrupted him, Weren’t you scared?

Complete each sentence with a quoted phrase or sentence taken from the direct quotation that follows it. The cougar might be called an antisocial animal, __________. ("The cougar is a solitary diner, preferring to eat alone.")

• "The cougar is a solitary diner, preferring to eat alone."

• "The cougar hunts in packs, sharing its meal with others."

• "The cougar enjoys the company of other animals while eating."

• "The cougar is often seen dining with its family."

Complete each sentence with a quoted phrase or sentence taken from the direct quotation that follows it. Small animals even far away are not safe from the cougar, which is __________. ("The cougar is favored with acute eyesight.")

• The cougar is favored with acute eyesight.

• The cougar is known for its speed.

• The cougar has a strong sense of smell.

• The cougar is a skilled hunter.

Complete each sentence with a quoted phrase or sentence taken from the direct quotation that follows it. Unlike a cat, the purr of a cougar is __________. ("Its purr is deceptive.")

• Its purr is deceptive.

• soft and gentle.

• loud and roaring.

• barely audible.

Complete each sentence with a quoted phrase or sentence taken from the direct quotation that follows it. Although they’re hard to spot, __________. ("Cougars populate much of North America.")

• Cougars populate much of North America.

• Cougars are easy to find.

• Cougars are extinct in North America.

• Cougars are only found in zoos.

Let's play with punctuation! Which sentence below nails the use of quotation marks?

• "Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie with a smile.

• Which store do you want to go to?" Marie was curious.

• "Which store do you want to go to? Marie wondered aloud.

• Which store do you want to go to? Marie pondered.

What is the best way to punctuate this speech: "What is your problem_"

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