DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every quotation contains varying types of sentences. (24 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.
what is your favorite animal asked george with a smile can you show me a picture of it my favorite is the cheetah
(3 sentences)
i’m not sure said ray that i even want to be your friend anymore i simply don’t agree with the actions you chose
(2 sentences)
hey, cody, come here for a second are you staying home or fred whispered are you going to the party saturday night at donny’s
(2 sentences)
rehearsals start on monday announced the director will everyone be on time
(2 sentences)
i can’t believe exclaimed lucy that you were a whole mile behind me didn’t you train for the marathon
(2 sentences)
what is for dinner tan said i am starving
(2 sentences)
how are you feeling the man asked the child are you feeling better now you look less pale and don’t feel as warm
(3 sentences)
today is our field trip to the saint louis zoo we will see all the exciting animals mrs. weaver exclaimed in their natural habitat
(2 sentences)
is this the house she inquired where they’re giving away kittens i was hoping to take one home with me today would that be possible
(3 sentences)
the view from up here is absolutely amazing iris exclaimed you should really think about coming up here, violet
(2 sentences)
i love to watch the animals bellowed mark they are just so fascinating
(2 sentences)
grandpa, can i ask you a question i want to know more about your life as a young child when you were young asked annie were there electric lights
(3 sentences)
calm down class our teacher declared and take your seat where are bobby and david
(2 sentences)
may i help you asked the car salesman we have lots of new cars available for sale would you like to see
(3 sentences)
do you think the forecast for tonight asked the meteorologist to his boss is heavy snowfall i can’t tell what the doppler radar is predicting
(2 sentences)
attention, all students, especially those in the back can anyone mrs. malone asked answer the essay question
(2 sentences)
julian reynolds, are you up in the oak tree get down i hollered and come here immediately
(2 sentences)
we got our history tests back yesterday matt explained how do you think i did
(2 sentences)
mary poppins was excellent she effused i just loved all of the dancing
(2 sentences)
winter is my most favorite season the snow she whispered in excitement is so very beautiful
(2 sentences)
is robert frost asked callie the greatest poet of our century i would believe that he most certainly is
(2 sentences)
the school bus was unbearably hot today jose exclaimed to his mom as he dragged himself into the house i need water fast
(2 sentences)
i am exhausted huffed fiona do you know how many hours i put into work today can you believe my boss made me stay late
(3 sentences)
why are you looking at me you look very familiar the woman asked as she walked up to my brother do we know each other
(3 sentences)