#GRAMMAR 12.4-12.6 TEST

Grammar 12.4: Declarative Direct Quotations II
PART 1 of 6
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. (10 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.

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no, we got out of that detention said ed mrs. jones decided we really didn’t deserve it

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my cat said jack weighs eighteen pounds

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i’m not sure, to be honest mumbled julia i know how to do this test, but i feel like i did a bad job

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he shook the tree so hard said joan the apples fell to the ground right away

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let’s go to mayfair mall said mary to her two best friends on saturday

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hmm, i’ve never seen that guy in the neighborhood before said larry so i would be cautious

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okay, let’s meet at midnight joe said to collin and go from there

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get out of here she said one of us will call the police

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a little bit of both i replied because i need to find a birthday card for my cousin, but i really want to check out the sales

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i’ve never been to california remarked jane my family is going this summer

Grammar 12.5: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations II
PART 2 of 6
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 exclamatory. (6 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.

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you’re the best gina called over my shoulder as she headed to our room and i am so grateful for you

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jared, i’m scared molly shrieked while grabbing jared’s arm let’s get out of here

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i’m not going chris said I won't today or ever

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this book i am about to read to you whispered the old man is very scary

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i have 25 math problems to solve tonight shouted the angry teen now, i can’t go to the volleyball game

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the case is far from over lamar said and we will win against baskin robbins

Grammar 12.5: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations II
PART 3 of 6
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 interrogative. (6 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.

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got a date she said as she spit out a mouthful of toothpaste or are you just eating by yourself

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why is it hard to move to a new place jacob asked his mother trying to hold back tears where am i going to make new friends

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are my kids cute eddie asked mike or do they make people uncomfortable

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are you talking about the book fair asked cynthia is it still open on thursday night

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he is just making a wild guess kraig asked so why is he even trying

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how many toys did you get marcie questioned erika how much did that all cost at walmart

Grammar 12.6: Direct Quotations with Multiple Sentences I
PART 4 of 6
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. (4 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many sentences are in the quote.

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lucy said we are having chicken for dinner my mom is cooking it right now it will be ready in about 30 minutes
(3 sentences)

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they really ought to do something about their roof it might collapse soon said the inspector
(2 sentences)

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jimmy told ralph i went to the baseball game with my dad the lions beat the wizards i even caught a foul ball
(3 sentences)

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jenny can’t come over today she has to study for the vocabulary test she failed the last one martha said on the telephone
(3 sentences)

Grammar 12.6: Direct Quotations with Multiple Sentences I
PART 5 of 6
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 exclamatory. (4 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many sentences are in the quote.

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i don’t understand my math homework algebra is so complicated emilio voiced in frustration
(2 sentences)

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the woman stepped outside and said yuck, what awful weather i just wish it were summer already snow is miserable
(3 sentences)

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we’re going to disney world we are leaving tonight go pack your bags my parents announced in excitement
(3 sentences)

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blushing as she looked away, hanna said how noble of him to do that he is so chivalrous
(2 sentences)

Grammar 12.6: Direct Quotations with Multiple Sentences I
PART 6 of 6
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 interrogative. (4 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many sentences are in the quote.

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where do you think you’re going did you forget our classroom rules ms. stephanie queried in a surprised voice
(2 sentences)

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sometimes my friends ask have you read any good stories do you like books written by lois lowry have you read the books by charles dickens before
(3 sentences)

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will you be coming back after your appointment did you remember to let your teacher know that you were leaving the school secretary inquired
(2 sentences)

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Grammar 12.4: Declarative Direct Quotations II

PART 1 of 6

no, we got out of that detention said ed mrs. jones decided we really didn’t deserve it

my cat said jack weighs eighteen pounds

i’m not sure, to be honest mumbled julia i know how to do this test, but i feel like i did a bad job

he shook the tree so hard said joan the apples fell to the ground right away

let’s go to mayfair mall said mary to her two best friends on saturday

hmm, i’ve never seen that guy in the neighborhood before said larry so i would be cautious

okay, let’s meet at midnight joe said to collin and go from there

get out of here she said one of us will call the police

a little bit of both i replied because i need to find a birthday card for my cousin, but i really want to check out the sales

i’ve never been to california remarked jane my family is going this summer

Grammar 12.5: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations II

PART 2 of 6

you’re the best gina called over my shoulder as she headed to our room and i am so grateful for you

jared, i’m scared molly shrieked while grabbing jared’s arm let’s get out of here

i’m not going chris said I won't today or ever

this book i am about to read to you whispered the old man is very scary

i have 25 math problems to solve tonight shouted the angry teen now, i can’t go to the volleyball game

the case is far from over lamar said and we will win against baskin robbins

Grammar 12.5: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations II

PART 3 of 6

got a date she said as she spit out a mouthful of toothpaste or are you just eating by yourself

why is it hard to move to a new place jacob asked his mother trying to hold back tears where am i going to make new friends

are my kids cute eddie asked mike or do they make people uncomfortable

are you talking about the book fair asked cynthia is it still open on thursday night

he is just making a wild guess kraig asked so why is he even trying

how many toys did you get marcie questioned erika how much did that all cost at walmart

Grammar 12.6: Direct Quotations with Multiple Sentences I

PART 4 of 6

lucy said we are having chicken for dinner my mom is cooking it right now it will be ready in about 30 minutes(3 sentences)

they really ought to do something about their roof it might collapse soon said the inspector(2 sentences)

jimmy told ralph i went to the baseball game with my dad the lions beat the wizards i even caught a foul ball(3 sentences)

jenny can’t come over today she has to study for the vocabulary test she failed the last one martha said on the telephone(3 sentences)

Grammar 12.6: Direct Quotations with Multiple Sentences I

PART 5 of 6

i don’t understand my math homework algebra is so complicated emilio voiced in frustration(2 sentences)

the woman stepped outside and said yuck, what awful weather i just wish it were summer already snow is miserable(3 sentences)

we’re going to disney world we are leaving tonight go pack your bags my parents announced in excitement(3 sentences)

blushing as she looked away, hanna said how noble of him to do that he is so chivalrous(2 sentences)

Grammar 12.6: Direct Quotations with Multiple Sentences I

PART 6 of 6

where do you think you’re going did you forget our classroom rules ms. stephanie queried in a surprised voice(2 sentences)

sometimes my friends ask have you read any good stories do you like books written by lois lowry have you read the books by charles dickens before(3 sentences)

will you be coming back after your appointment did you remember to let your teacher know that you were leaving the school secretary inquired(2 sentences)

i asked hey, raul, what’s up do you have any plans tonight want to go to the movies with me have you seen the new star wars movie(4 sentences)

lucy said we are having chicken for dinner my mom is cooking it right now it will be ready in about 30 minutes
(3 sentences)

they really ought to do something about their roof it might collapse soon said the inspector
(2 sentences)

jimmy told ralph i went to the baseball game with my dad the lions beat the wizards i even caught a foul ball
(3 sentences)

jenny can’t come over today she has to study for the vocabulary test she failed the last one martha said on the telephone
(3 sentences)

i don’t understand my math homework algebra is so complicated emilio voiced in frustration
(2 sentences)

the woman stepped outside and said yuck, what awful weather i just wish it were summer already snow is miserable
(3 sentences)

we’re going to disney world we are leaving tonight go pack your bags my parents announced in excitement
(3 sentences)

blushing as she looked away, hanna said how noble of him to do that he is so chivalrous
(2 sentences)

where do you think you’re going did you forget our classroom rules ms. stephanie queried in a surprised voice
(2 sentences)

sometimes my friends ask have you read any good stories do you like books written by lois lowry have you read the books by charles dickens before
(3 sentences)

will you be coming back after your appointment did you remember to let your teacher know that you were leaving the school secretary inquired
(2 sentences)

i asked hey, raul, what’s up do you have any plans tonight want to go to the movies with me have you seen the new star wars movie
(4 sentences)