Quotation Marks Study Guide

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Directions: Use your IAN and this sheet to prepare for your quiz! The quiz will follow a similar format. Your quiz over quotation marks will be in class on ______.

Direct and Indirect Quotations  A direct quotation represents a person’s Direct and Indirect Quotations exact speech or thoughts and is enclosed in Direct “Set the table for breakfast,” Dad said. quotation marks (“ ”). Quotations: “Are you ready?” she asked.  An indirect quotation reports the general meaning of what a person said or thought Indirect Bill said that he would help me. and does not require quotation marks. Quotations: Carol asked why we were going.

Direct Quotations with Introductory, Concluding, and Interrupting Speech Tags  Speech tags, such as he asked, are Punctuating Direct Quotations often used to identify the speaker in a direct quotation. These Introductory Barbara said, “Let’s shovel the snow.” expressions can begin, conclude, or Expressions interrupt a quotation. Concluding “I am happy,” said Bill o Note that punctuation marks Expressions “Will you join us tomorrow?” we asked. are usually placed inside the Interrupting “That,” we were informed, “is a snow leopard.” quotation marks. Expressions  Capitalize the first word of the initial Two “This is not the right way,” George said. “Let’s quotation in each sentence. Sentences turn back.”

Practice Directions: Read each of the following sentences carefully to determine whether it contains a direct quotation that requires quotation marks or an indirect quotation.  If it contains an indirect quotation, write I.  If the sentence contains a direct quotation, write D on the blank. o Place three lines under each word that should be capitalized. Place quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation marks where they are required.

1. Carol complained that her sister was never on time. ______2. I have noticed that commented Bruce. ______3. I wish she would hurry continued Carol. ______4. Bruce thought that the delay might make them miss the movie. ______5. He said that they should probably leave without her. ______6. Maybe she has a reason said Carol. ______7. I, however, object to the casual way she operates she added. ______8. Beginning to worry Bruce decided that he should try to remain calm. ______9. Let’s give her five more minutes he suggested. ______10.That’s a good idea Carol agreed. ______Practice: Place quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation marks where they are required. Place three lines under each word that should be capitalized. Write correct if the sentence is correct.

11. The parakeet in the cage Walter explained is named Polly.

12. I wonder if you sell tape Pam asked.

13. We asked when Halley’s Comet would appear.

14. Sarah asked how do I add a text box?

15. This book he said was written by Barbara Tuchman.

16. Pass the ball Sam yelled. I can score a touchdown.

17. The dentist said you have no cavities.

18. Matthew said that he would do it for me.

19. This play Claire announced has been canceled.

20. Can you show me your pottery I asked the clerk. I would like to buy a gift.

21. I’m tired the boy said and then he drifted off to sleep.

22. Mommy can I have an apple he asked.

23. Have you ever had the measles asked Dr. Murray

24. Education is much more than just studying books began the speaker

25. Sally stated that she would like to study astronomy

26. Are these flowers from your own garden asked Mrs. Sheldon