<p> Name: ______Quotation Marks Study Guide</p><p>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 ______.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.”</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>11. The parakeet in the cage Walter explained is named Polly.</p><p>12. I wonder if you sell tape Pam asked.</p><p>13. We asked when Halley’s Comet would appear.</p><p>14. Sarah asked how do I add a text box?</p><p>15. This book he said was written by Barbara Tuchman.</p><p>16. Pass the ball Sam yelled. I can score a touchdown.</p><p>17. The dentist said you have no cavities.</p><p>18. Matthew said that he would do it for me.</p><p>19. This play Claire announced has been canceled.</p><p>20. Can you show me your pottery I asked the clerk. I would like to buy a gift.</p><p>21. I’m tired the boy said and then he drifted off to sleep.</p><p>22. Mommy can I have an apple he asked.</p><p>23. Have you ever had the measles asked Dr. Murray</p><p>24. Education is much more than just studying books began the speaker </p><p>25. Sally stated that she would like to study astronomy </p><p>26. Are these flowers from your own garden asked Mrs. Sheldon</p>