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Chapter 11, Lesson 4- Punctuating Quotations
Direct Quotations:
• Use quotations at the beginning and end of a direct quotation
Ex: "I can't wait to finish my homework!" exclaimed Lily.
• Use commas to set off explanatory words used with direct quotations
Ex: Alex agreed, "Me too!"
"I dislike homework," argued Davis, "because it takes away
from my personal life."
"I only like reading," Elle said.
• If the quotation is a question or an exclamation, place the end mark
inside the closing quotations marks.
Ex: "Who doesn't like homework?" asked Mrs. Slavens
• If quoted words are part of a question or exclamation, place the end
mark outside the closing quotation marks.
Ex: Did Lily really say "I can't wait to finish my homework"?
Lily did say "I can't wait to finish my homework."
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Indirect Quotations:
• Do not use quotation marks to set off an indirect quotation.
Ex: Emma said that she wants more homework.
Divided Quotations:
• use quotation marks to enclose both parts of a divided quotation
• Do not capitalize the first word of the second part of a divided
quotation unless it begins a new sentence.
Ex: "Homework," Mrs. Slavens said, "is helpful for me to see
how much you have learned."
"Don't tests do that too?" Julia asked. "We would rather
take tests everyday instead of having homework."
Quotation Marks in Dialogue:
• In dialogue, a new paragraph and a new set of quotation marks
signal a change in speakers.
Ex: Brady said, "Language Arts is my favorite class."
"I agree," stated Calvin.
"Not me. I like History the best," said Olivia.
