Lesson 374

Mechanics - Punctuation - Quotation Marks

Begin a new paragraph with each change of speaker in dialogue.

Example:
"Can I count on you?" asked Carl.

"Yes, you can," said Matthew.

"You cannot fail us," replied Claudia.

Instructions: Make new paragraphs and place quotation marks where needed in the following dialogues.

1. Knock on the door.  I will be right behind you, said John.  I am afraid, said James.  You are bigger and older so you knock.  I will do it.  Why are you worried about it?  It is just Halloween, interrupted Matthew, and there is nothing scary about this house.

2. Chantelle said, I never get to be the mother when we play.  You can be the mother today, replied Hayley.  When will I get to be the mother? asked Alise.  You are too little, replied Hayley and Chantelle.

3. We are going to have a new baby, said Ann.  I hope it is a boy, said Chris.  We need a boy in the family.  I want it to be a girl, remarked Rebecca.  I don't care, said Allison.  I just hope it hurries up.

4. Do you want to play on the computer with me, Mark? asked Todd.  I am too little, said Mark.  Mommy won't let me.  Todd, you wouldn’t let him play very much if he could, stated Stephanie.  Todd said, I am going to change and let him now.

5. Lindsay asked, Do we have everything for the trip?  I hope so, replied Boyd.  Did you get everything for Celeste?  I have had it ready all day, said Lindsay.