Grade 4 · Reading & language
Punctuate direct speech practice
Use quotation marks and punctuation to distinguish spoken words from a speaker tag.
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Try a sample
Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for spoken words?
- Kim said “Please sit here.
- Mia said I found it.”
- Ravi asked, “Where is the gate.
- “Thank you,” Sam said.
See the answer & why
“Thank you,” Sam said.
The spoken words are enclosed by quotation marks.
A little hint: Find the exact spoken words first, then put quotation marks around them.
A teaching tip
Find the exact spoken words first, then put quotation marks around them.