Dialogue Punctuation

Welcome to the Dialogue Punctuation category, exclusively designed for all grammar enthusiasts and curious minds out there! Whether you're an aspiring writer, a student honing your punctuation skills, or simply someone looking to delve into the intricacies of dialogue, you've come to the right place. In this category, we aim to demystify the often overlooked and underestimated world of dialogue punctuation. Here, you will find a range of questions and answers that explore the proper usage of quotation marks, commas, periods, and all the other nuances that make dialogue flow seamlessly. So, join us on this linguistic adventure, as we unravel the secrets of dialogue punctuation and help you become a master of this essential writing component.

Questions (48)

Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)"I don't have time right now, but come back later, said Harry." "We are
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2. asked by Krew Fam
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25. which sentence is punctuated correctly?a. "Are you finished yet, Miriam asked?" b. Are you finished yet, " Miriam asked?" c.
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2. asked by john
3. 8,029 views
is it ok to write "!?" in a story for dialogue
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2. asked anonymously
3. 7 views
Which line of dialogue uses the correct punctuation?“My dear Mr. Bennet,” said his lady to him one day, “have you heard
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2. asked anonymously
3. 140 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "But I really want one", he whined. "But I really want one",
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2. asked by someone?
3. 110 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?(1 point)Responses inside the closing quotation
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2. asked by someone?
3. 149 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?
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2. asked by hi
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Which line dialogue is punctuated correctly
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2. asked by H
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In English where should you place periods and questionmarks used in dialogue
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2. asked by H
3. 93 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?A.I want a pet, James said. B."Our lease says no pets," his mother replied.
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2. asked by egger
3. 298 views
which line of dialogue uses correct punctuating"Don't be silly, said Jill." "But there's a no trespassing sign", Maria argued.
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2. asked anonymously
3. 40 views
This is a question I should know the answer to, but for some reason, I don't. People in my class write their dialogues like
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2. asked by Millie
3. 467 views
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with dialogue?(1 point) Responses “Please be seated”, my teacher said. “Please
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2. asked anonymously
3. 159 views
i don't understand how to punctuate in a dialogue could anyone help
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2. asked by ryleigh
3. 296 views
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with dialogue?(1 point) Responses “Please be seated”, my teacher said. “Please
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2. asked anonymously
3. 61 views
In the underlined section of the following line of dialogue is an example of:* “There is no room in the back seat,” the
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2. asked anonymously
3. 37 views
which of the following dialogue is grammatically correct"I can't go through the Haunted Wood, Marilla, cried Anne desperately."
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2. asked anonymously
3. 32 views
Choose the answer that punctuates the following dialogue correctly:No insisted the spoiled child as she stomped her foot. Choose
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2. asked anonymously
3. 20 views
Choose the answer that punctuates the following dialogue correctly:When you get to the beach insisted Betty please call me to
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2. asked anonymously
3. 26 views
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with dialogue?(1 point) Responses She said to go get the ball! yelled Jackie. She said
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2. asked by ...
3. 101 views
Which sentence correctly used puncuation with dialouge?A. She said to go get the ball! yelled Jackie. B. "Are you coming with
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2. asked anonymously
3. 17 views
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with dialogue? (1 point) Responses “Please be seated”, my teacher said. “Please
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2. asked anonymously
3. 34 views
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with dialogue?(1 point)ResponsesShe said to go get the ball! yelled Jackie.She said to
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2. asked anonymously
3. 21 views
Which sentence correctly you just punctuation with dialogueShe said to get the ball! Yelled Jackie. “Are you coming with
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2. asked anonymously
3. 21 views
Read each example of dialogue from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Which dialogue is correctly punctuated?"I kiss your
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2. asked by nickolia paul
3. 24 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "Our lease says no pets," his mother replied. "Our lease says
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2. asked anonymously
3. 47 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "Our lease says no pets," his mother replied. "Our lease says
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2. asked by annite
3. 64 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "Why don't you start a dog walking business, said his sister."
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2. asked anonymously
3. 34 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?(1 point)Responses outside the opening quotation
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2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "Our lease says no pets," his mother replied. "Our lease says
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Mekhi
3. 42 views
Drag and drop the word into the correct location.(1 point)Dialogue is set off by underliningDrag and drop the word into the
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2. asked by Destinee
3. 58 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses A. "But I really want one", he whined. "But I really want
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2. asked by I don’t like math
3. 45 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly the first one is I want a pet, James said. Second one is but I really want one
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2. asked anonymously
3. 27 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue? (1 point)
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2. asked anonymously
3. 42 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "Why don't you start a dog walking business, said his sister."
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2. asked by Kaleeyaaaa<3
3. 37 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?
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2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly? (1 point)"Our lease says no • pets," his mother replied. "But I really want
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2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses I want a pet, James said. I want a pet, James said. "But I
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2. asked by auri
3. 22 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly? (1 point)• "Why don't you start a dog walking business, said his sister." •
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2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly? (1 point)• I want a pet, James said. • "Our lease says no pets," his mother
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2. asked anonymously
3. 21 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "But I really want one", he whined. "But I really want one",
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2. asked by Yugisho
3. 16 views
Dialogue is set off by ___ in a story.
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2. asked anonymously
3. 20 views
Which line of dialogue uses correct punctuation?(1 point)Responses "I'm not sure it's a good idea to be here," said Maria. "I'm
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2. asked anonymously
3. 28 views
What is dialogue set off by
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2. asked anonymously
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Dialogue includes quotations marks and what each character says to one another T or F
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2. asked by goat
3. 16 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly? (1 point)I want a pet, James said. "Our lease says no • pets," his mother
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2. asked anonymously
3. 16 views
Drag and drop the word into the correct location.Dialogue is set off by______ in a story. a. underlining b. hyphens c.italic d.
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2. asked by MaryMartha Boucher
3. 6 views
which sentence containing dialogue is punctuated correctly (1) I can’t believe I missed that problem on the test “ !
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2. asked by katie
3. 9 views