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. (10 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.
lucy said we are having chicken for dinner it smells delicious
(2 sentences)
this is pretty neat can i please borrow this i asked nicely
(2 sentences)
the next night at dinner, my mom asked you seem stressed, joel what are you thinking
(2 sentences)
we’ve arrived in hawaii let the party begin i announced proudly
(2 sentences)
good morning i hope you have a splendid day at the apple farm ms. lydia said to ms. cassie as she walked through the doorway
(2 sentences)
she began to cry and then wailed i didn't even get to see the elephants this is the worst day ever
(2 sentences)
we’re going to disney world doesn’t that sound awesome my parents announced in excitement
(2 sentences)
lizzie, can you meet me at the gym i would like to have you spot me while i lift kaya asked
(2 sentences)
his father called be careful out there do you hear me, lucas
(2 sentences)
jay asked quietly so no one would hear him where is the key to the safe i need to borrow some money without anybody knowing do you know where it is kept
(3 sentences)
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.
okay, let’s meet at midnight joe said to collin and go from there i will meet you in the parking lot of bob’s discount store
(2 sentences)
you should not be on my property get out of here she said before i call the police
(2 sentences)
hmm, i’ve never seen that guy in the neighborhood before said larry i would be cautious he seems to be making frequent stops on baker street
(3 sentences)
i’ve never been to california i heard it’s beautiful remarked jane i am hoping my family will go this summer after our trip to oregon
(3 sentences)
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.
hi, darling i got the concert tickets for tonight brad announced pick you up at seven don’t be late
(4 sentences)
this is the last time i am going to tell you huffed molly so stay out of my room if you come again, i am telling our parents
(2 sentences)
connor’s gift was so amazing giggled patrice he is just the best boyfriend this necklace is stunning it is from keller jewelry company
(4 sentences)
congratulations, raymond that is fantastic replied mrs. brown because your hard work really paid off i am so proud of you
(3 sentences)
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.
are pets allowed in the grocery store queried the elderly woman while holding her pug is there a weight or size limit what if they are a service dog
(3 sentences)
henrietta, can i ask you a question will you still be my friend coraline inquired and come to my sleepover on friday night did you have other plans
(3 sentences)
rico, nicole, and jackie, are you out here she asked as she peered into the hallway where are you all
(2 sentences)
what is the meaning of this how did you get this demanded the man clenching the papers before we did who told you our secret
(3 sentences)
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. (10 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.
how many books did you get is the book fair still open marcie questioned erika how much did that all cost i need answers
(4 sentences)
excuse me, sir, i have a question are pets allowed in the grocery store queried the elderly woman while holding her pug what if they are a service dog
(3 sentences)
will you still be my friend coraline inquired and come to my sleepover on friday night it just wouldn’t be the same without you
(2 sentences)
please, be honest with me are my kids cute eddie asked mike or do they make people uncomfortable
(2 sentences)
this just isn’t fair why is it hard to move to a new place jacob asked his mother trying to hold back tears where would be a good place to make new friends
(3 sentences)
the case is far from over lamar said and we will win see you in court next week
(2 sentences)
i got the concert tickets for tonight brad announced pick you up at seven and don’t be late
(2 sentences)
this is the last time i am going to tell you huffed molly so stay out of my room have i made myself clear
(2 sentences)
connor’s gift was so amazing giggled patrice he is just the best boyfriend
(2 sentences)
that is fantastic replied mrs. brown because your hard work really paid off are you proud of yourself what are you going to do with the prize money didn’t you want to buy a toyota prius
(4 sentences)