House of knowledge International School
English Department
Direct Speech
Quotation Marks
There are three ways to use quotation marks!
1. “Today’s homework is about quotation marks,” said Sarah Teacher.
2. Sarah Teacher said, “Today’s homework is about quotation marks.”
3. “Today’s homework is about quotation marks,” Sarah Teacher said, “and I think you
will do well!”
Let’s practice!
Directions: Circle the punctuation marks!
1. “Let’s go,” said Anna, “or we’ll be late!”
2. “Don’t forget your sleeping bag,” Mom said.
3. Jack asked, “What are you doing today?”
Directions: Read the sentence. Write the sentence again with quotation marks.
1. Have a fun time Mom said.
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2. Is she picking wild strawberries asked Sam or is she identifying trees?
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3. After riding the roller coaster, Emily said, I felt nervous but John was excited.
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4. I slept late yesterday James said but then I read a lot of books.
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5. Grace asked Are we studying insects in the afternoon?
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6. We’re roasting marshmallows said Michelle and then we’re going star-gazing.
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7. When I arrived the campsite, she asked, Is David building a campfire?
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