Dialogue

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What are quotation marks used for?

Back

Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said.

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

Back

You start with a quotation mark, write the spoken words, and end with another quotation mark, followed by a comma and the speaker's name.

Front

What is the correct way to write: 'My dad is a great basketball coach' said Josie?

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The correct way is: 'My dad is a great basketball coach,' said Josie.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Tomorrow we'll go to the airport to watch planes land' said Grandma?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Tomorrow we'll go to the airport to watch planes land,' said Grandma.

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Identify the correct placement of quotation marks: 'The paper must be square' she added.

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The correct placement is: 'The paper must be square,' she added.

Front

What does it mean if a sentence is marked 'Correct'?

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It means the sentence follows the rules of punctuation and grammar.

Front

How do you write dialogue that is interrupted?

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You use a dash to indicate the interruption and continue the dialogue after the dash.

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used to separate the spoken words from the speaker's tag.

Front

What is a speaker's tag?

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A speaker's tag is a phrase that tells who is speaking, like 'he said' or 'she asked'.

Front

How do you format a question in dialogue?

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You still use quotation marks, and the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.