Grammar: Dialogue Practice

What punctuation follows a dialogue tag?

• A semicolon is used if the dialogue continues after the tag.

• A comma is used if the dialogue continues after the tag, while a period is used if the dialogue ends.

• An exclamation mark is used if the dialogue is excited.

• A question mark is used if the dialogue is a question.

What punctuation is used to indicate spoken words?

• Comma

• Quotation marks

• Period

• Exclamation mark

What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

• Direct dialogue paraphrases what was said, while indirect dialogue quotes the exact words spoken.

• Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what was said.

• Direct dialogue is used in written texts, while indirect dialogue is used in spoken conversations.

• Direct dialogue is always longer than indirect dialogue.

How do you format a question in dialogue?

• The question mark should be placed outside the quotation marks.

• The question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

• The question should be italicized instead of using quotation marks.

• The question should be written in all capital letters.

How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

• You should place a comma before the opening quotation mark and end the dialogue with appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

• You should use a period before the opening quotation mark and no punctuation at the end of the dialogue.

• You should place a semicolon before the opening quotation mark and a question mark at the end of the dialogue.

• You should use a colon before the opening quotation mark and an exclamation mark at the end of the dialogue.

What do you do if a character's dialogue is interrupted?

• Use a dash to indicate the interruption, e.g., "I was going to say—".

• Use a comma to separate the dialogue.

• Use ellipses to show the interruption.

• Continue the dialogue without any punctuation.

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quotation?

• The first word of a quotation should always be capitalized.

• Only the first word of the entire sentence should be capitalized.

• The first word should be capitalized only if it is a proper noun.

• Quotations do not require capitalization of the first word.

What is missing in this sentence? Gregory said 'I can't let my sister go to the ball.'

• A period is missing at the end of the sentence.

• A comma is missing before the opening quotation mark.

• An exclamation mark is needed after 'ball.'

• A semicolon is needed before 'Gregory.'

What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?

• Dialogue helps to develop characters, advance the plot, and create a sense of realism.

• Dialogue is used to fill space and make the text longer.

• Dialogue serves to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• Dialogue is primarily for character names and titles.

What is the correct way to write dialogue with a tag?

• Example: "I love ice cream," said Sarah.

• Example: "I love ice cream" said Sarah.

• Example: "I love ice cream;" said Sarah.

• Example: "I love ice cream." said Sarah.