Punctuating Dialogue Practice

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

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You start with a capital letter, use quotation marks around the spoken words, and end with appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What punctuation follows a dialogue tag?

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A comma is used if the dialogue is followed by a tag like 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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When do you use a period instead of a comma in dialogue?

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Use a period when the dialogue is a complete sentence and is followed by a new sentence.

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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 punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with multiple pieces of dialogue?

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Each piece of dialogue should be enclosed in its own set of quotation marks, and punctuation should be placed correctly.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in dialogue punctuation?

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A statement ends with a period or exclamation mark, while a question ends with a question mark.

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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 hesitation in speech.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in dialogue?

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The first word of the dialogue should always be capitalized.