Punctuating Dialogue

Front

What should you do each time the speaker changes in a narrative writing?

Back

Make a new paragraph.

Front

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: According to the map Amy whispered we are very close to the hidden treasure.

Back

"According to the map," Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."

Front

Is the following statement correct? According to the New York Times article "Dogs For Life", "70% of adopted dogs in the United States were previously adopted."

Back

Correct.

Front

Which is the correct punctuation? According to the article on the Times for Kids website, "Crowds can lead to stampedes."

Back

According to the article on the Times for Kids website, "Crowds can lead to stampedes."

Front

What punctuation marks go before and after the speaker's exact words?

Back

Quotation marks.

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

To indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

Front

What punctuation is used to separate the speaker from the dialogue?

Back

A comma.

Front

When do you use a question mark in dialogue?

Back

At the end of a question being asked by the speaker.

Front

What is a tag line in dialogue?

Back

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

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote?

Back

Use quotation marks around the quote and a comma before the opening quotation mark.