Understanding Commas in Dialogue (6th)

What is the main challenge when using commas in dialogue?

• Deciding where to place them

• Selecting the right size

• Choosing the right font

• Finding the correct color

How do commas function in dialogue according to the video?

• As runways for speech

• As a method to change topics

• As a way to end sentences

• As a tool for emphasis

In the sentence 'Guillermo said, I have no idea where I put that moonstone,' where should the comma be placed?

• After 'Guillermo'

• After 'said'

• After 'moonstone'

• After 'I'

When the dialogue tag follows the speech, what punctuation is used instead of a period?

• A semicolon

• A colon

• A comma

• A dash

What punctuation mark is used if the reported speech is a question?

• An exclamation point

• A comma

• A period

• A question mark

What punctuation mark is used if the reported speech is an exclamation?

• A period

• A comma

• An exclamation point

• A question mark

What is the rule for using a comma when the dialogue tag follows the speech?

• Use a comma

• Use a period

• Use a colon

• Use a semicolon

What is unique about ending a sentence with a comma in dialogue?

• It is only used in poetry

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It makes the sentence incomplete

• It's the only time a sentence can end with a comma

What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue according to the video?

• To add emphasis

• To make sentences longer

• To separate dialogue from narrative

• To confuse the reader

What should you do if the dialogue ends with a period but is followed by a dialogue tag?

• Use an exclamation point

• Use a question mark

• Use a comma

• Use a period