Punctuating Dialogue

Worksheet by Melissa White
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Subjects
English
Grades
5
Language
ENG
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The Rules When Punctuating Dialogue: Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "I can't wait for the holidays, exclaimed the student." "I can't wait for the holidays," exclaimed the student. "I cant wait for the holidays," exclaimed the student Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "have you seen my red coat?" asked george. Have you seen my red coat? "asked George." "Have you seen my red coat?" asked George. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Peter wondered, "How much longer until we have lunch?" Peter wondered, how much longer until we have lunch? Peter wondered "how much longer until we have lunch?" Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "This is the best book I have ever read"! Simon informed. "this is the best book I have ever read!" simon informed. "This is the best book I have ever read!" Simon informed. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "Theres a strong chance of rain today" informed the weather man. "There's a strong chance of rain today," informed the weather man. "There's a strong chance of rain today?" informed the weather man. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Cooper shouted with joy, "Best birthday ever!" "Cooper shouted with joy," Best birthday ever! Cooper shouted with joy "best birthday ever!" Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "Hold up!" Daisy yelled, "I'll come with you." Hold up! "Daisy yelled," I'll come with you. "Hold up! Daisy yelled, I'll come with you. Sort the following sentences under the headings Correct and Incorrect: Hint: There are six sentences that come under each heading. Correct Jordan cried, "That hurt!" "Psst... can I borrow a pencil?" he whispered. Santa asked, "What do you want for Christmas?" "At the zoo, we saw some penguins!" said Suzy excitedly. Incorrect On the weekend, I got a new computer game! Ryan explained. "Michelle suggested," The Los Angeles Lakers are the best basketball team in the world! "off with his head!" demanded king edward. No way! Georgia said in disbelief.

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