DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is declarative. (24 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
because of the cold spring explained the professor the water temperature is below normal
i will need to leave soon he said feel free to stay if you want
the meeting has been postponed he announced until monday
on our trip to california ramona began we had dinner one night in los angeles
this is a problem said jill we’re out of cat food
don’t count your chickens the wise man said wait until they’re hatched
this story I am about to tell you said the old man to the eager child is a very strange one
don’t worry, my friend jared said with a hint of fear in his voice we will make it out alive
i think we should stay said robert, hoping his excitement didn’t show let’s at least wait until sandy gets here
if we don’t go into the corn maze whispered pamela then everyone will know what babies we are
just put the CD next to the computer said lee we’ll install the driver later tonight
i became a paleontologist matthew explained because i am fascinated by dinosaurs
the meeting will begin at noon maria said to the group please show up on time
please arrive promptly for your doctor’s appointment the receptionist reminded me we do not want to get behind schedule
i was just thinking theo said between bites of food that we should call kelly and check in on her
everyone forgot aaron announced to pack socks for the trip
you should wear your gloves said john it’s cold outside
an aged man wrote william butler yeats is but a paltry thing
i don’t know roger replied, not daring to look at the older man i think he headed outside
fools need advice most ben franklin wrote but wise men only are the better for it
rehearsals start on monday announced the director everyone must be on time
we have a problem said sergeant michaels with a worried look and it’s a big problem
the forecast for tonight said the meteorologist is snow
i believe you are to blame for this said the man as he looked at angie you must apologize