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#GRAMMAR 12.8 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, October 5)

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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

REDO CODE: DCHD9A

PART 1 of 3

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. (8 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.
Question 1
1.

i think we should stay said robert, hoping his excitement didn’t show let’s at least wait until sandy gets here she is the life of the party
(3 sentences)

Question 2
2.

the meeting will begin at noon maria said to the group please show up on time we have a lot to discuss
(3 sentences)

Question 3
3.

because of the cold spring explained professor watkins the water temperature is below normal it should hopefully warm up towards the end of summer
(2 sentences)

Question 4
4.

something unexpected has come up the meeting has been postponed gerry announced until monday
(2 sentences)

Question 5
5.

this story i am about to tell you said the old man to the eager child is a very strange one it is about a lion, a witch, and a wardrobe
(2 sentences)

Question 6
6.

your appointment is at 10:00 A.M. on tuesday please arrive promptly for your doctor’s appointment the receptionist reminded me we do not want to get behind schedule
(3 sentences)

Question 7
7.

my career is amazing i am so glad i chose this career i became a paleontologist matthew explained because i am fascinated by dinosaurs working at the national dinosaur museum is amazing
(4 sentences)

Question 8
8.

my son is at practice right now i will need to leave soon he said feel free to stay there is popcorn on the counter and soda in the fridge
(4 sentences)

PART 2 of 3

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. (8 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.
Question 9
9.

hurry exclaimed morgan or we are going to be late the show starts in twenty minutes
(2 sentences)

Question 10
10.

i am exhausted huffed fiona i had such a long day at work i can’t wait to hit the hay
(3 sentences)

Question 11
11.

come on, ramona we really want you to join us her brother harry said it’ll be fun
(3 sentences)

Question 12
12.

it is way too early in the morning i want coffee professed aliza and i want it now go get me some
(3 sentences)

Question 13
13.

you are two hours late my mom said and i need answers now you better start talking if you don’t want to be grounded
(2 sentences)

Question 14
14.

i have exciting news jolene had the baby the old woman said with glee i am a grandma again
(3 sentences)

Question 15
15.

hurry and get those donuts out of the oven the baker exclaimed before they burn that would be a tragedy
(2 sentences)

Question 16
16.

ugh, i am so crabby the school bus was unbearably hot today jose exclaimed to his mom as he dragged himself into the house i need water fast it is almost 90 degrees outside
(4 sentences)

PART 3 of 3

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. (8 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.
Question 17
17.

what time asked john are we leaving for the baseball game do i have time to shower before we leave
(2 sentences)

Question 18
18.

can anyone mrs. malone asked answer the essay question what is refraction
(2 sentences)

Question 19
19.

did you know that christina rossetti is my favorite poet declared megan who is yours do you enjoy poetry
(3 sentences)

Question 20
20.

are you hungry would you like to have hamburgers for supper quinn asked his two sons would you prefer chicken instead
(3 sentences)

Question 21
21.

how are you feeling the man asked the child are you feeling better now do you need me to get you anything
(3 sentences)

Question 22
22.

do you work on a farm can you answer this question what kelly asked is the purpose of a scarecrow
(3 sentences)

Question 23
23.

what is your favorite animal do you like land animals or underwater animals asked george with a smile can you show me a picture of it
(3 sentences)

Question 24
24.

are you almost done with your phone call may i use the phone phillip asked his younger brother when you’re finished with it
(2 sentences)