PUNCTUATING QUOTES

TYPES OF QUOTES There are 2 types of quotations: DIRECT and INDIRECT A direct quote states the EXACT words spoken by a person: “Clean your room,” Mom said. An indirect quote just tells what the speaker said, it doesn’t quote them: Mom said to clean your room.

TYPES OF QUOTES “Clean your room,” Mom said. Notice that a direct quote uses quotation marks: “Clean your room,” Mom said. An indirect quote does not use quotation marks, but usually has the word, to, just before what was said: Mom said to clean your room.

DIRECT OR INDIRECT? Tell whether each quote is DIRECT (D) or INDIRECT (I): Our teacher said to clear our desks. “Help me, please,” Sam said. Dad asked, “Will you get that?” Janet asked me to go to the mall. Tim wanted to know if I was ten. Faye said, “Study for your test.”

DIRECT OR INDIRECT? ANSWERS: Tell whether each quote is DIRECT (D) or INDIRECT (I): 1. Our teacher said to clear our desks. 2. “Help me, please,” Sam said. 3. Dad asked, “Will you get that?” 4. Janet asked me to go to the mall. 5. Tim wanted to know if I was ten. 6. Faye said, “Study for your test.” I D D I I D

PUNCTUATING DIRECT QUOTES We use QUOTATION MARKS to show a DIRECT QUOTE (the exact words spoken by someone). John said, “I have to go!” “Something’s wrong with her,” I said. “Who,” asked Lee, “took my shoes?”

PARTS OF A DIRECT QUOTE There are 2 parts of a direct quote: - the quote (spoken words) - the tag (who said it and how) John said, “I have to go!” “Something’s wrong with her,” I said. “Who,” asked Lee, “took my shoes?”

PUNCTUATING & CAPITALIZING DIRECT QUOTES Sentences using direct quotes are punctuated differently, depending on where the tag is placed. Quotation marks (opening & closing) always “hug” the words spoken. The first word of a direct quote is ALWAYS capitalized.

TAG LOCATIONS Tags can be placed in 3 different places: - before the direct quote - after the direct quote - between (interrupting) the direct quote John said, “I have to go!” “Something’s wrong with her,” I said. “Who,” asked Lee, “took my shoes?”

PUNCTUATING TAGS BEFORE THE QUOTE When the tag comes BEFORE the direct quote: Use a COMMA to separate the tag from the direct quote “Hug” the direct quote with OPENING & CLOSING quotation marks CAPITALIZE the first word of the direct quote Add an end mark INSIDE the quotation marks. Fred said, “Let’s get out of here!”

PUNCTUATING TAGS BEFORE THE QUOTE Rewrite each sentence, and add proper capitalization and punctuation. she said get in the car gail asked where did you buy that joey yelled leave me alone they asked me to go with them

PUNCTUATING TAGS BEFORE THE QUOTE Answers: She said, “Get in the car.” Gail asked, “Where did you buy that?” Joey yelled, “Leave me alone!” They asked me to go with them. (indirect quote!)

PUNCTUATING TAGS AFTER THE QUOTE When the tag comes AFTER the direct quote: “Hug” the direct quote with OPENING & CLOSING quotation marks. CAPITALIZE the first word of the direct quote Use a COMMA, QUESTION MARK, or EXCLAMATION MARK to separate the tag from the direct quote (place it INSIDE the quotation marks) “That wasn’t me!” wailed Kimmy.

PUNCTUATING TAGS AFTER THE QUOTE Rewrite each sentence, and add proper capitalization and punctuation. get in the car she said where did you buy that gail asked leave me alone joey yelled mom said to get her keys wailed tina

PUNCTUATING TAGS AFTER THE QUOTE Answers: “Get in the car,” she said. “Where did you buy that?” Gail asked. “Leave me alone!” Joey yelled. “Mom said to get her keys!” wailed Tina.

PUNCTUATING TAGS BETWEEN THE QUOTE When the tag comes BETWEEN the direct quote: CAPITALIZE and PUNCTUATE the FIRST part of the quote like you would a quote with an AFTER tag CAPITALIZE and PUNCTUATE the LAST part of the quote like you would a quote with a BEFORE tag “Jim,” begged Mr. Roy, “settle down!” DO NOT capitalize the first word of the LAST part of the quote unless the FIRST part of the quote had an END MARK instead of a COMMA! “Jim!” begged Mr. Roy, “Settle down!”

WOW. LET’S LOOK AT THAT AGAIN… When the tag comes BETWEEN the direct quote: FIRST, CAPITALIZE and PUNCTUATE the FIRST part of the quote like you would a quote with an AFTER tag. “Jim,” begged Mr. Roy, “settle down!”

WOW. LET’S LOOK AT THAT AGAIN… Then, CAPITALIZE and PUNCTUATE the LAST part of the quote like you would a quote with a BEFORE tag “Jim,” begged Mr. Roy, “settle down!”

WOW. LET’S LOOK AT THAT AGAIN… Remember, DO NOT capitalize the first word of the LAST part of the quote unless the FIRST part of the quote had an END MARK instead of a COMMA! “Jim!” begged Mr. Roy, “Settle down!”

PUNCTUATING TAGS BETWEEN THE QUOTE Let’s look at some more: “Susan,” asked Dad, “where are you?” “Stop it!” he screamed, “Stop talking!” Why is the “w” in WHERE not capitalized? Why is the “s” in STOP capitalized?

PUNCTUATING TAGS BETWEEN THE QUOTE What is the difference between these? “Steve,” said Ken, “you are my friend.” Steve said, “Ken, you are my friend.” In one, Ken is talking, and in the other, Steve is talking.

PUNCTUATING TAGS BETWEEN THE QUOTE Rewrite each sentence, and add proper capitalization and punctuation. get in the car she said right now where gail asked did you buy that leave me alone joey yelled or else cool! i cried can i see it

PUNCTUATING TAGS BETWEEN THE QUOTE Answers: “Get in the car,” she said, “right now.” “Where,” Gail asked, “did you buy that?” “Leave me alone,” Joey yelled, “or else!” “Cool!” I cried, “Can I see it?”