Dialogue Practice

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What is the correct punctuation for dialogue at the beginning of a sentence?

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A comma is used after the dialogue tag before the closing quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote?

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The punctuation mark (comma, period, etc.) should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

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When should you use a comma in dialogue?

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A comma is used to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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

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How do you format a quote that is a question?

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The question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a sentence ends with a quote?

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If the sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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Example: 'I love reading,' she said.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can use ellipses (...) to indicate a pause or trailing off in dialogue.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are typically used for direct quotes, while single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.