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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

Rewrite each sentence adding speech marks and other punctuation where needed.

1. I love ice cream said Sarah
2. Can I play outside asked Tom
3. Stop running shouted the teacher

Part 2: Formatting Conversations

Add speech marks and punctuation to these conversations. Write your answer on the lines below.

4. Where are you going asked Mum Im going to the park replied Jack
5. Do you want to play basketball asked Lucy I would love to said Peter

Part 3: Longer Dialogues

Add all necessary punctuation including speech marks, commas, and full stops.

6. I cant wait for the weekend said Jane what are your plans Im going camping with my family replied Sam its going to be awesome
7. Have you finished your homework yet asked Dad Not yet responded Amy but Im almost done

Part 4: Challenge

This conversation needs speech marks, commas, question marks, and full stops. Rewrite it with correct punctuation.

8. what time is the party starting asked Ben its at 3 oclock said Mary dont forget to bring snacks ill bring chips and drinks replied Ben do you need anything else no thats perfect thanks answered Mary

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