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Adding Direct Speech Punctuation

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Adding Direct Speech Punctuation

Adding Direct Speech Punctuation

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Part 1: Adding Speech Marks

Add speech marks and appropriate punctuation to these sentences:

1. I love chocolate cake said Sarah
2. Can I go to the movies tonight asked Tom
3. Stop running in the hallway shouted the teacher

Part 2: Identifying Speech Tags

Circle the correct speech tag (reporting clause) for each sentence:

4. "I'm going to the dairy," _______.

whispered Jack

Jack whispered

whispered by Jack

5. "Where did you put my book?" _______.

asked Mere

Mere said

Mere asking

Part 3: Adding Punctuation to a Dialogue

Add speech marks and correct punctuation to this conversation:

6. Fix this dialogue:

what are you doing here asked James
I'm looking for my rugby ball replied Sam
I think I saw it by the field said James
thanks mate Sam called out as he ran off

Part 4: Creating Dialogue

Write a short conversation between two friends about their weekend plans. Remember to use correct speech punctuation!

7. Write your dialogue here:

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