Punctuating Dialogue

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Which punctuation mark is used to enclose a direct quotation? Options: comma, question mark, exclamation mark, "quotation mark"

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"quotation mark"

Front

What is the purpose of a dialogue tag in writing?

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To attribute speech or thoughts to a specific character.

Front

Where should the punctuation mark be placed when it is part of the quoted material?

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inside the quotation marks

Front

In dialogue, when should the first word after the quotation be capitalized?

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When it is a proper noun or the start of a new sentence.

Front

How should dialogue be paragraphed when different characters speak?

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Each new speaker should start a new paragraph.

Front

Which of the following is an example of correct punctuation for dialogue? "I love pizza", she said. "I love pizza" she said. "I love pizza." she said. "I love pizza!" she said.

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"I love pizza." she said.

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Which of the following is an example of correct punctuation for dialogue? "I can't believe it", he exclaimed. "I can't believe it!" he exclaimed. "I can't believe it." he exclaimed. "I can't believe it" he exclaimed.

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"I can't believe it!" he exclaimed.

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Which of the following is an example of correct capitalization after dialogue? "I'm going to the park", she said. "I'm going to the park." She said. "I'm going to the park", She said. "I'm going to the park." she said.

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"I'm going to the park." She said.

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Which of the following is an example of correct paragraphing for dialogue? A. "I love dogs", she said. "They are so cute." B. "I love dogs", she said. "They are so cute." C. "I love dogs", she said. "They are so cute."

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B

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Which of the following is an example of correct paragraphing for dialogue?
A. "I'm tired", he yawned. "I need some rest."
B. "I'm tired", he yawned.
"I need some rest."
C. "I'm tired", he yawned.
"I need some rest."

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B. "I'm tired", he yawned.
"I need some rest."