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Speech Marks Practice Worksheet

Use speech marks to show the exact words a character says. Check where commas and end punctuation belong.

Add the Speech Marks

Rewrite each sentence with speech marks and correct punctuation. Add commas where they are needed.

1.Omar said I found a tiny shell near the jetty

2.Have you packed your lunch asked Charlie

3.Layla shouted Look out for that puddle

4.The coach told us bring a hat for training this afternoon

Choose and Match

Select the best answer, then match each punctuation mark to its job.

5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

“We should leave now,” said Eli.
“We should leave now”, said Eli.
We should leave now,” said Eli.

6.Which sentence correctly shows a question spoken by a character?

“Where did you put the map?” asked Mei.
“Where did you put the map,” asked Mei?
Where did you put the map?” asked Mei.

7.A new paragraph in dialogue is usually needed when…

a different character begins speaking.
the same character says another sentence.
the setting is mentioned.

8.Which sentence uses speech marks to show the exact words spoken?

Luca wondered whether the gate was open.
“The gate is open,” called Ruby-Mae.
The open gate stood beside the path.

9.Match each punctuation mark with its common job in dialogue.

Question mark (?)
Exclamation mark (!)
Comma (,)
Full stop (.)

Ends spoken words said with strong feeling
Ends spoken words that ask a question
Can separate spoken words from a speech tag
Ends a spoken statement

Show What You Know

Write carefully and use a new paragraph when the speaker changes.

10.Write a short conversation between two characters planning a weekend activity. Include at least four spoken lines, one question and one exclamation. Use speech marks and start a new paragraph when the speaker changes.

11.In one or two sentences, explain how speech marks help a reader understand a story.