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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.
Question 1
1.

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

Question 2
2.

my cat said jack weighs eighteen pounds

Question 3
3.

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

Question 4
4.

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

Question 5
5.

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

Question 6
6.

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

Question 7
7.

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

Question 8
8.

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

Question 9
9.

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

Question 10
10.

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.
Question 11
11.

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

Question 12
12.

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

Question 13
13.

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

Question 14
14.

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

Question 15
15.

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

Question 16
16.

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.
Question 17
17.

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

Question 18
18.

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

Question 19
19.

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

Question 20
20.

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

Question 21
21.

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

Question 22
22.

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.
Question 23
23.

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)

Question 24
24.

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

Question 25
25.

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)

Question 26
26.

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.
Question 27
27.

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

Question 28
28.

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

Question 29
29.

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

Question 30
30.

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.
Question 31
31.

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

Question 32
32.

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)

Question 33
33.

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)

Question 34
34.

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)