Punctuating Dialogue and Quotations

Question 1

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"The bus is early," Marisol said.

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"The bus is early." Marisol said.

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"The bus is early", Marisol said.

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"the bus is early," Marisol said.

Question 2

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"Did you lock the shed?" Trevor asked.

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"Did you lock the shed," Trevor asked.

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"Did you lock the shed"? Trevor asked.

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"Did you lock the shed?" Trevor Asked.

Question 3

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

Lena whispered, "The baby bird is sleeping."

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Lena whispered "The baby bird is sleeping."

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Lena whispered, "the baby bird is sleeping."

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Lena whispered. "The baby bird is sleeping."

Question 4

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"If the rain stops," Coach Allen said, "we can practice outside."

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"If the rain stops." Coach Allen said, "we can practice outside."

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"If the rain stops", Coach Allen said, "we can practice outside".

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"If the rain stops," Coach Allen said, "We can practice outside."

Question 5

Which line is punctuated correctly?

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"Watch out!" Nia shouted.

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"Watch out," Nia shouted!

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"Watch out"! Nia shouted.

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"Watch out!" Nia Shouted.

Question 6

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Chen asked, "Where did you put the map?"

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Mr. Chen asked "Where did you put the map?"

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Mr. Chen asked, "where did you put the map?"

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Mr. Chen asked, "Where did you put the map"?

Question 7

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"Our model bridge held ten pounds," Eli reported.

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"Our model bridge held ten pounds." Eli reported.

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"Our model bridge held ten pounds", Eli reported.

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"our model bridge held ten pounds," Eli reported.

Question 8

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"When the bell rings," Ms. Ortiz said, "walk calmly to lunch."

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"When the bell rings," Ms. Ortiz said, "Walk calmly to lunch."

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"When the bell rings" Ms. Ortiz said, "walk calmly to lunch."

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"When the bell rings", Ms. Ortiz said, "walk calmly to lunch".

Question 9

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"I packed extra batteries," Quinn said, "because the flashlight was dim."

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"I packed extra batteries." Quinn said, "because the flashlight was dim."

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"I packed extra batteries," Quinn said, "Because the flashlight was dim."

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"I packed extra batteries", Quinn said, "because the flashlight was dim".

Question 10

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"Are the batteries charged?" Dad asked. "The radio may need them."

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"Are the batteries charged," Dad asked. "The radio may need them."

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"Are the batteries charged?" Dad asked, "The radio may need them."

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"Are the batteries charged"? Dad asked. "The radio may need them."

Question 11

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"Why," Jamal asked, "is the hallway so quiet?"

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"Why?" Jamal asked, "is the hallway so quiet?"

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"Why," Jamal asked, "Is the hallway so quiet?"

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"Why", Jamal asked, "is the hallway so quiet"?

Question 12

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

Ava called, "Meet me by the mural!"

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Ava called "Meet me by the mural!"

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Ava called, "meet me by the mural!"

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Ava called, "Meet me by the mural"!

Question 13

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"The turtle crossed the road slowly," Ben observed.

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"The turtle crossed the road slowly." Ben observed.

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"The turtle crossed the road slowly", Ben observed.

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"The turtle crossed the road slowly," Ben Observed.

Question 14

Which line is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rivera said, "Keep the sample at 4 degrees Celsius."

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Dr. Rivera said "Keep the sample at 4 degrees Celsius."

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Dr. Rivera said, "keep the sample at 4 degrees Celsius."

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Dr. Rivera said, "Keep the sample at 4 degrees Celsius".

Question 15

Maya said, "The lights are flickering." "I will check the breaker," Leo replied. "Stay near the door." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "I will check the breaker,"

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Before "The lights are flickering."

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Before "Stay near the door."

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After "Stay near the door."

Question 16

Nora whispered, "The kitten is under the porch." "I see its tail," Caleb answered. "Move slowly." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "I see its tail,"

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Before "The kitten is under the porch."

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Before "Move slowly."

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After "Move slowly."

Question 17

"The gym door is locked," Jada said. "Use the side entrance," Malik replied. "Coach left it open." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Use the side entrance,"

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Before "The gym door is locked,"

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Before "Coach left it open."

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After "Coach left it open."

Question 18

"I forgot my folder," Aaron said. "Borrow mine for now," Priya offered. "I have an extra copy." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Borrow mine for now,"

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Before "I forgot my folder,"

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Before "I have an extra copy."

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After "I have an extra copy."

Question 19

Tessa asked, "Is the creek safe to cross?" "Not until the water drops," her uncle said. "Wait on this bank." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Not until the water drops,"

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Before "Is the creek safe to cross?"

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Before "Wait on this bank."

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After "Wait on this bank."

Question 20

"The poster is crooked," Luis said. "Tilt the left side up," Emma suggested. "Now it is straight." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Tilt the left side up,"

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Before "The poster is crooked,"

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Before "Now it is straight."

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After "Now it is straight."

Question 21

"My pencil snapped," Grace said. "Take this one," Henry replied. "It is already sharpened." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Take this one,"

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Before "My pencil snapped,"

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Before "It is already sharpened."

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After "It is already sharpened."

Question 22

The ranger said, "The trail closes at sunset." "Then we should turn back," Mina answered. "We can return tomorrow." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Then we should turn back,"

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Before "The trail closes at sunset."

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Before "We can return tomorrow."

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After "We can return tomorrow."

Question 23

"The soup smells spicy," Owen said. "I added extra pepper," Aunt Rosa replied. "Taste a small spoonful." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "I added extra pepper,"

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Before "The soup smells spicy,"

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Before "Taste a small spoonful."

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After "Taste a small spoonful."

Question 24

"The boat is drifting," Suki warned. "Grab the rope," Marco shouted. "Tie it to the dock." Where should the new paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

Before "Grab the rope,"

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Before "The boat is drifting,"

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Before "Tie it to the dock."

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After "Tie it to the dock."

Question 25

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "I finished the chart." Rosa said.

Accepted Answer

"I finished the chart," Rosa said.

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"I finished the chart", Rosa said.

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"I finished the chart." rosa said.

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"I finished the chart" Rosa said.

Question 26

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "Can we start now," Omar asked.

Accepted Answer

"Can we start now?" Omar asked.

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"Can we start now"? Omar asked.

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"Can we start now," Omar Asked.

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"Can we start now?" Omar asked?

Question 27

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "The hallway is clear." the guide said.

Accepted Answer

"The hallway is clear," the guide said.

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"The hallway is clear", the guide said.

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"The hallway is clear." The guide said.

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"The hallway is clear" the guide said.

Question 28

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "Hurry!", Mia shouted.

Accepted Answer

"Hurry!" Mia shouted.

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"Hurry," Mia shouted!

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"Hurry"! Mia shouted.

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"Hurry!" Mia Shouted.

Question 29

Fix the speaker tag in this line: Mr. Patel said "Take one handout."

Accepted Answer

Mr. Patel said, "Take one handout."

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Mr. Patel said "Take one handout".

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Mr. Patel said. "Take one handout."

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Mr. Patel said, "take one handout."

Question 30

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "This door sticks," Said Nora.

Accepted Answer

"This door sticks," said Nora.

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"This door sticks," Said nora.

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"This door sticks." said Nora.

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"This door sticks", said Nora.

Question 31

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "I can help," said, Theo.

Accepted Answer

"I can help," said Theo.

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"I can help", said Theo.

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"I can help." said Theo.

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"I can help" said, Theo.

Question 32

Fix the speaker tag in this line: "The seeds sprouted", Alicia reported.

Accepted Answer

"The seeds sprouted," Alicia reported.

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"The seeds sprouted." Alicia reported.

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"The seeds sprouted" Alicia reported.

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"The seeds sprouted," Alicia Reported.

Question 33

Source: The library opens at 8:30 on weekdays. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The notice states, "The library opens at 8:30 on weekdays."

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The notice states, "The library opens at 8:30 on weekdays".

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The notice states, "The library opens at 8:30 each weekday."

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The notice states "The library opens at 8:30 on weekdays."

Question 34

Source: Turtles return to the same beach to lay eggs. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The article says, "Turtles return to the same beach to lay eggs."

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The article says, "Turtles go back to the same beach to lay eggs."

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The article says, "Turtles return to the same beach to lay eggs".

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The article says "Turtles return to the same beach to lay eggs."

Question 35

Source: The first snowfall arrived two weeks earlier than usual. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report says, "The first snowfall arrived two weeks earlier than usual."

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The report says, "The first snow arrived two weeks earlier than usual."

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The report says, "The first snowfall arrived two weeks earlier than usual".

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The report says "The first snowfall arrived two weeks earlier than usual."

Question 36

Source: A honeybee can visit hundreds of flowers in a day. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The article explains, "A honeybee can visit hundreds of flowers in a day."

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The article explains, "A honeybee visits hundreds of flowers in a day."

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The article explains, "A honeybee can visit hundreds of flowers in a day".

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The article explains "A honeybee can visit hundreds of flowers in a day."

Question 37

Source: Why did the river turn cloudy after the storm? Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The scientist asked, "Why did the river turn cloudy after the storm?"

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The scientist asked, "Why did the river turn cloudy after the storm"?

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The scientist asked, "Why did the river look cloudy after the storm?"

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The scientist asked "Why did the river turn cloudy after the storm?"

Question 38

Source: The team built the robot from recycled parts. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

Lee writes, "The team built the robot from recycled parts."

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Lee writes, "The team made the robot from recycled parts."

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Lee writes, "The team built the robot from recycled parts".

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Lee writes "The team built the robot from recycled parts."

Question 39

Source: The trail narrows sharply after the bridge. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The guidebook warns, "The trail narrows sharply after the bridge."

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The guidebook warns, "The trail narrows after the bridge."

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The guidebook warns, "The trail narrows sharply after the bridge".

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The guidebook warns "The trail narrows sharply after the bridge."

Question 40

Source: Students may borrow two books during each library visit. Which student sentence quotes the source correctly?

Accepted Answer

The rule states, "Students may borrow two books during each library visit."

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The rule states, "Students can borrow two books during each library visit."

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The rule states, "Students may borrow two books during each library visit".

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The rule states "Students may borrow two books during each library visit."

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Punctuating Dialogue and Quotations

Ways to Play

Device Games: Students play on their phones

Blast Go

Zombie Escape

Avalanche

Maze Blast

Cave Climb

Blast Out

Mystery Auction

Tour Guide

Food Truck Rush

Tug of War

Alien Blast

Glacier Rush

Board Games: Teacher-led, projected to the class

Like what you see?

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Bug Blast

BlastRace

BlastQuiz

BlastBoard

Seek & Destroy

Mystery Blast

Checkers

Texas Hold 'Em

Da Bomb

Castle Siege

Hot Potato

Market Mayhem

King of the Hill

Bank Heist

Top Corner