Punctuating Dialogue Practice
Kelly said Kim wants to play inside, not outside Have you seen the movie Avengers? asked Jill. Marie asked Which story do you want to go to? I don’t believe you he said You never tell the truth
I thought she said Your poetry assignment is due Monday said Jim. Finish your chores or you will not receive your allowance! his mother yelled. I won’t be in class said Jessie because I have to leave early for a doctor appointment.
Peggy said why are you here so early I’m not sure said Sue if there is a student council meeting this morning or not I don’t think there is a meeting today said Jeremy Are you kidding asked Sue I can’t believe I got up early for nothing
Rewrite the following conversation correctly I was walking through the mall one day when I met a group of my friends. Hey, what are you doing here? I asked. I thought you guys had to stay after school today. No, we got out of lacrosse practice said Mary. Coach Jones decided we deserved a day off. Sue said Are you here to shop or browse? I replied I need to find a birthday card for my cousin, but I really want to check out the sales.
Rewrite the following conversation correctly Hello, Randy said John. How has your day been going? Not so great, I lost my planner and ripped my homework folder. It sounds to me like you will have to make a trip to the bookstore tomorrow morning. How do you keep your papers so organized and your folder so neat said Randy. Well, I clean out my homework folder at least once a week. Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it. I certainly hope so. Thanks for the great advice said Randy.