3rd Grade The Comma and Quotation Dilemma - Worksheet & Printable

Which of the following answers correctly uses a comma and quotation marks?

A

“Did you find the ball, asked Thomas “if not I will look for it too.”

B

Elizabeth, shouted I hate my little brother”

C

Grant asked, “Can I have some more pizza?”

D

“She said I hope, it snows tomorrow.”

Standard: L.3.2.C

Domain: Language

Theme: Conventions of Standard English

Description: Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.

Which of the following answers correctly uses a comma and quotation marks?

A

“Amber said,” we need to go to the movies on Sunday.

B

Perry asked, “Are you going to be at the meeting tonight?”

C

“He replied,” “I want a computer for my birthday.”

D

“Let’s visit the neighbors tomorrow instead of today suggested, Sammie.”

Standard: L.3.2.C

Domain: Language

Theme: Conventions of Standard English

Description: Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.

Which of the following answers correctly uses quotation marks?

A

“There will be a math test tomorrow,” stated Mr. Thompson.

B

“there will be a math test tomorrow stated Mr. Thompson.”

C

“There will be a math test tomorrow. Stated Mr. Thompson.

D

“There will be a math test tomorrow. stated” Mr. Thompson.

Standard: L.3.2.C

Domain: Language

Theme: Conventions of Standard English

Description: Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.

Which of the following answers correctly uses a comma and quotation marks?

A

Grandmother said “we are going to the zoo next week.”

B

“Did you see the meteor shower last night?, asked Randy.”

C

Jill, said. “I don’t like this chocolate cake.

D

“Hillary was not at school this week,” stated Peter.

Standard: L.3.2.C

Domain: Language

Theme: Conventions of Standard English

Description: Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.

Which of the following answer choices accurately describes the correct placement of commas when used in dialogue?

A

Place a comma after the person has spoken if the quote follows.
Ex. Mark asked, “Is it supposed to snow?”

B

Commas are not used in dialogue. Only quotation marks and ending punctuation should be used to set off quotations.
Ex. Edward asked. “Do you have a pencil I can borrow?”

C

Place commas at the end of the quote and at the end of the sentence.
Ex. “I am going to cook a pizza for lunch,” said Terry,

D

Always place a comma after the person’s name that is speaking.
Ex. “My favorite toy truck broke.” said Tony,

Standard: L.3.2.C

Domain: Language

Theme: Conventions of Standard English

Description: Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.


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