1. Flying Through Quotation Marks
By Peggy Britt

2. The children said excitedly, “Let’s ride on the Jungle Cruise!”
Quotation marks are used to show someone’s exact words.
The children said excitedly, “Let’s ride on the Jungle Cruise!”

3. Mickey said happily, “Come visit Disney World!”
Quotation Mark Rules
1) Place a comma after the word that lets you know the person is saying something.
Mickey said happily, “Come visit Disney World!”

4. The crowd exclaimed, “What a wonderful parade!”
Rule 2) Insert quotation marks before the first word of the person’s exact words and after the punctuation mark at the end of the person’s last word.
The crowd exclaimed, “What a wonderful parade!”

5. Caitlyn screamed, “Goofy, this is a blast!”
Rule 3) Capitalize the first word of the person’s exact words.
Caitlyn screamed, “Goofy, this is a blast!”

6. Can you find the mistakes in Mickey’s quotation?
Mickey said, Come see me at Disney World!”

7. Commas and Periods
Always place commas and periods inside quotation marks.
Mickey said, “Welcome boys and girls.”
“We are so happy you are here with us today,” Minnie added.

8. Exclamation and Question Marks
Place an exclamation mark or a question mark inside the quotation marks if it is a part of the quote;
“I can’t wait to go to Disney!” Mark exclaimed as he walked onto the plane.
His sister asked, “Mom how long will it take to get there?”

9. Mickey said, “Come see me at Disney World.”
Yeah, great job, you did it!