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Quotation Marks in Direct Speech Worksheets

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Direct speech contains words that are actually uttered by the speaker and are enclosed in inverted commas known as quotation marks, quotes or speech marks. Working through these printable worksheets on quotation marks in direct speech, you need to place a comma after the introductory reporting clause. The end punctuation marks: ? and !, used with a question or an exclamation respectively, must also be placed before the closing quotation marks. Use these guidelines to rewrite the sentences in this set, and punctuate each of the given sentences with success.

These quotation marks in direct speech worksheets pdfs are ideal for grade 4 and grade 5 kids.

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Punctuating speech: the quotation mark.

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Quotation Marks Worksheets

Related ela standard: l.4.3.

Quotation marks are primarily used to indicate that the text that appears within them is direct speech. The use of a comma and quotations often confuse students. We suggest you read the sentence aloud to yourself before making any decisions. If the quoted text flows with your sentence, no comma is needed. If the flow is broken by the quotes, pop in a comma. Students often suffer from a level of confusion when they see quotes used to indicate the title of things. This sizable collection of worksheets will help students become comfortable the use of quotation marks.

Quotation Marks Worksheets To Print:

Be the Grader - Read each sentence. If it is punctuated correctly, circle the check mark. If they are not used correctly, circle the X.

Mr. Dylan Takes a Dip! - Choose the sentence from each set that is punctuated correctly. This one has a large number of quotes and commas to work.

Use Your Words - Underline each speaker's words. Then rewrite the passage, adding quotation marks where necessary.

Direct Speech and Quotation Marks - Determine whether each sentence below contains direct or indirect speech. Write direct or indirect on the line.

Kim and Kevin at the Playground - Rewrite the dialogue in the speech bubbles below. Add commas and a series of quotes where they are needed.

Directed! - Read the story below. Underline direct speech. Then use a colored marker or colored pencil to add quotation marks and commas where needed.

Quote Me On This - Quotes are used around the titles of songs, poems, short stories, newspaper articles, and when referencing chapters in books.

In the Meadow - Rewrite the dialogue from the cartoon, using direct speech. Punctuate correctly.

Punch-uate-It - Rewrite the indirect speech as direct speech. Punctuate correctly. It will require you to say them aloud, at times.

Can I Quote You On That? - You use punctuation to indicate that you are quoting exactly what someone said.

Missing Marks - Add punctuation marks where needed in each sentence below. If the sentence is already punctuated correctly, place a check mark next to the sentence.

Correcting Sentences That Contain Direct Speech - Use commas, quotation marks, capital letters, or make any other changes necessary in order to rewrite the sentences correctly.

Big John and Little Joe - Copy each quote on the lines below. Be careful to add commas and quotation marks where they are needed.

Punctuation and Direct Speech - Read each sentence. If it is punctuated correctly, circle the smiley face. If they are not used correctly, circle the X.

Pencily Practice - Rewrite each sentence so that it uses direct speech. You will have to do a good bit of rewording here.

What is the Purpose of Quotation Marks?

Punctuation plays an important role in the English language. It has so many uses in the sentence structure. Quotation marks are significant elements of punctuation. They have many different purposes to fulfill that are mentioned below.

For Dialogues

Quotation marks play a significant role in many fiction writings. This is because the dialogues of fiction writing are incomplete without the use of quotes to indicate that speech is being transferred. It is extremely important to add quotes when you are writing a line for a character in a fiction story. All plays, dramas, and fiction stories use quotation marks for dialogues. They are used at the beginning and ending of the sentence.

For Parts of Composition

Quotation marks are also used in sentences where you are using the names of titles, books, movies, songs, etc. This is to differentiate them from the rest of the text. Names of books, poems, stories, movies and songs are always enclosed in quotes in sentences.

For Phrase in a Phrase

Another important usage of this form of punctuation is for a phrase in a phrase. The self-referential words are always used encapsulated in quotation marks. For example, "moon and month are related", and "reared its ugly head".

One of the most popular uses of quotation marks is for the quotes. Whenever you want to mention the work or sayings of someone else in your writing, you use quotation marks to enclose that text. This helps in letting the readers know that this is the quotation of someone else. They are used to signal that these are famous words of someone else.

For Epithet

Another purpose for using this form of punctuation is to enclose epithet in a sentence. They help in making a characteristic or trait more dominant in the sentence. Always use quotation marks for epithets.

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Browse our collection of speech marks worksheets and resources. Speech marks, often called quotation marks, are used to signal direct speech. These resources help teach how to identify and correctly punctuate direct speech in writing.

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Editing Reference Card

A reference card to support students in the editing process of their writing. CUPS: Capitals, Understanding, Punctuation, Spelling.

Speech Bubble to Direct Speech (2)

Write (and punctuate) a sentence containing direct speech to match each of the given pictures.

Speech Bubble to Direct Speech (1)

Missing Speech Marks (Easier)

Add in the speech marks in the correct places. Use the guide to help add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Missing Speech Marks

Writing Direct Speech (2)

Fill in the speech bubble to match each picture and then write a sentence containing direct speech to match.

Writing Direct Speech (1)

Missing Speech Marks: Rewrite (2)

Rewrite each sentence using speech marks to punctuate the direct speech. Add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Missing Speech Marks: Rewrite (1)

Edit for Speech Marks (2)

Edit for Speech Marks (1)

Change Direct Speech to Indirect

This worksheet helps students learn to write in indirect speech. Change the sentence containing direct speech to indirect speech.