Quotation Marks in Dialogue

Front

What should you do to the first word of a quotation and the first word of each sentence?

Back

Capitalize.

Front

Which of the following sentences is written correctly? Bob responded, "I think I'd like a cat."

Back

Correct.

Front

Identify the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly: "I am having a party," said Jenna, "and everyone is invited."

Back

Correct.

Front

What is true about quotation punctuation?

Back

You can ONLY use a period, exclamation point, or question mark if your quote is at the beginning.

Front

Which of the following sentences is written correctly? "You're not nearly fast enough to beat me in a race," taunted Sheila.

Back

Correct.

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

To indicate the exact words spoken by a person.

Front

When should you use a comma in dialogue?

Back

Before the opening quotation marks when introducing a quote.

Front

What punctuation marks can be used at the end of a quotation?

Back

Period, exclamation point, or question mark.

Front

How do you punctuate a quote that is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

Back

Place the comma inside the quotation marks before the dialogue tag.

Front

What is a dialogue tag?

Back

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