Punctuating Dialogue

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What are quotation marks used for in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose a speaker's exact words.

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What is a speaker tag?

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A speaker tag is a phrase that identifies who is speaking, often including verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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How should punctuation be placed when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks such as commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: "I love reading" she said?

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The correct way is: "I love reading," she said.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a quotation?

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A comma is used before a quotation to separate the speaker tag from the quoted speech.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the quoted speech is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: "Can we go to the park" he asked?

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The correct punctuation is: "Can we go to the park?" he asked.

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

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A statement ends with a period, 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 indicate a pause in dialogue with an ellipsis (...) or a dash (—).

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What is an example of a speaker tag?

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An example of a speaker tag is: 'he said' or 'she asked'.