Dialogue Practice

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words, and place punctuation inside the quotation marks. Example: "I love reading," said Sarah.

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How do you capitalize dialogue correctly?

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Capitalize the first word of the spoken sentence and any proper nouns. Example: "My name is John," she said.

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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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What should you do with the first word of a quotation?

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You should capitalize the first word of a quotation.

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How do you separate the dialogue from the speaker's tag?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a speaker's tag. Example: "It's a sunny day," he said.

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What is a speaker's tag?

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A speaker's tag identifies who is speaking, such as 'said,' 'asked,' or 'replied.'

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What is the correct punctuation for a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks. Example: "Are you coming?" she asked.

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How do you format a dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a dash to indicate the interruption. Example: "I was going to say—" he started.

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What is the correct way to write a statement in dialogue?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a speaker's tag. Example: "I love ice cream," she said.

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What happens if the dialogue is a command?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the command is followed by a speaker's tag. Example: "Please sit down," he said.