Punctuating Direct Quotations
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
"I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread," Jana ordered.
I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread Jana ordered.
"I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread, Jana ordered.
I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread Jana ordered
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Correct this sentence with appropriate punctuation: KJ told Mrs. Kelly I left my charger at home.
KJ told Mrs. Kelly. I left my charger at home.
KJ told Mrs. Kelly, "I left my charger at home."
KJ told Mrs. Kelly, I left my charger at home
The sentence is correct.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When using a _______________ quote, which means it is not paraphrased, the ending punctuation (like a period or question mark) always comes _________.
indirect; outside
direct; outside
direct; inside
indirect; inside
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True or false: When a quote begins, but is then interrupted, insert commas to divide.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True or false: When using dialogue, correct punctuation is a must.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
"I want a vacation," Malorie exclaimed, "but cannot afford one!"
"She's going to work" Dallas said "and I'm going home."
Joe wants coffee Thomas explained but I want tea.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is INCORRECT?
Grace told John, "I am going to the beach on Monday!"
"Can I go to the bathroom?" Jack asked.
"Is there any left-overs" muttered Jane "because I am hungry!"
"The pizza tastes old," she explained to the chef.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
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