Quotation Marks

When writing dialogue, where should the closing quotation mark be placed?

• After the punctuation

• Before the punctuation

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the beginning of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which punctuation marks are commonly used inside quotation marks?

• Asterisks and hyphens

• Commas and periods

• Colons and semicolons

• Exclamation points and question marks

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

In the sentence: She said, 'I love to read,' where should the comma be placed?

• She said, 'I love to read'

• She said 'I love to read,'

• She said, 'I love to read,'

• She said 'I love to read'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When should single quotation marks be used instead of double quotation marks?

• In cases of nested quotes or titles.

• To indicate irony or sarcasm

• For proper nouns

• When emphasizing a word or phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence: 'Have you seen my keys?' she asked.

• Use a period before the closing quotation mark.

• Use an exclamation mark before the closing quotation mark.

• Use a comma before the closing quotation mark.

• Use a semicolon before the closing quotation mark.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Should punctuation marks always be placed inside the quotation marks?

• Yes, in Spanish.

• Yes, in American English.

• No, in British English.

• No, in French.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

In the sentence: The teacher said, 'Please turn in your homework,' where should the period be placed?

• After the word 'said'

• After the closing single quotation mark.

• After the word 'turn'

• Before the opening single quotation mark.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

When quoting a short phrase, is it necessary to use quotation marks?

• Only on Tuesdays

• Sometimes

• No

• Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Is it correct to use quotation marks for emphasis in writing?

• Sometimes

• Only on Tuesdays

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

• To indicate direct quotations, dialogue, or specific terms.

• To show sarcasm or irony

• To highlight important information

• To indicate the end of a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D