Lesson 371
Mechanics - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker.
Examples:
He said, "I saw that."
"I saw it too," she said.
Instructions: Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. I wish the election were over, said Fred.
"I wish the election were over," said Fred.
2. Will they finish this week? asked Frida.
"Will they finish this week?" asked Frida.
3. Willard added, It is becoming a joke.
Willard added, "It is becoming a joke!"
4. We can now see that every vote counts, concluded Sara.
"We can now see that every vote counts," concluded Sara.
5. Yes, we know that we should vote every time, commented Jeff.
"Yes, we know that we should vote every time," commented Jeff.