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Using Dialogue Effectively

Question 4 • Common Core ELA 7 B-IC

Read the quotation from a story about a girl named Melissa who witnessed a car accident."No one was injured."Which speaker tag best matches Melissa's feelings about seeing the accident?

Answer
A
asked Melissa.
B
Melissa reported with relief.
C
insisted Melissa.
D
Melissa whined to her parents.

Explanation

The words “No one was injured” suggest Melissa feels relieved because the accident did not harm anyone. “Melissa reported with relief” best matches that feeling; the other tags suggest questioning, insisting, or whining.

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