Quotation Marks in Direct Speech
Remember: When writing direct speech, use quotation marks ("") around the spoken words. Use a comma before or after the speech, and start the spoken words with a capital letter.
Example: "I love reading," said Maya.
Part A: Add the missing quotation marks and commas
1. Let's go to the park said James.
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2. The teacher announced We have a special visitor today.
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3. Can you help me with my homework asked Sophie.
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4. I can't wait for the holidays exclaimed Tom.
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Part B: Rewrite these sentences with correct punctuation
5. mum called out dinner is ready
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6. where are my shoes wondered lily
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7. the coach said well done team
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8. that was amazing shouted the crowd
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Part C: Write your own sentences with direct speech
9. Write a sentence where someone asks a question:
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10. Write a sentence where someone makes an exclamation:
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