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QuizMultiple Choice

Applying Recursive Writing for a Purpose

Question 9 • LHS English 10

Which sentence contains a mistake in punctuating dialogue? Use the "Basic Mechanics Resource" if needed.

Answer
A
"Who will volunteer to keep time for us?" asked Mr. James.
B
Ms. Toliver asked "Will you please shut the door, Kat?"
C
"Please, people," Ms. Noelle said, "keep your voices down!"
D
Mr. Kattan laughed and said, "Don't worry, you all passed!"

Explanation

The sentence needs a comma after “asked” to introduce the spoken words: Ms. Toliver asked, “Will you please shut the door, Kat?” The other sentences punctuate their dialogue correctly: question marks and exclamation points stay inside the quotation marks, and a dialogue tag within a sentence is separated by commas.

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