Correctly Formatting Dialogue

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What is the correct way to format dialogue in a sentence?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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Identify the mistake in this sentence: "I said, 'No thank you.' 'It's okay.' replied Josh."

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There are 2 speakers, so there should be 2 paragraphs.

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Which of the following is the correct format for dialogue?

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"Hi," I said to my friend.

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What punctuation should be used at the end of a spoken sentence?

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Use a comma, period, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotation marks.

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When should you start a new paragraph in dialogue?

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Start a new paragraph each time a different speaker talks.

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What is a speech tag?

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A speech tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you format a quote that is interrupted by a speech tag?

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Place the speech tag in the middle of the quote, using a comma before the speech tag.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

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What is an example of a split quote?

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"I can't believe it," she said, "that we won!"

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How do you indicate a question in dialogue?

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Use a question mark inside the quotation marks at the end of the spoken question.