Title: Using Commas and Quotations with Direct Speech
Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Add the necessary commas and quotation marks to correctly punctuate the direct speech.
Example: Sentence: “I love playing soccer,” said Alex. Punctuated Sentence: “I love playing soccer,” said Alex.
- “What time is the movie playing asked Sarah.
- I can’t wait to go to the amusement park exclaimed Jake.
- “Did you finish your homework yet” asked Mrs. Johnson.
- “I’m going to the store,” said Mom “do you need anything?”
- “I’m sorry,” said Lily “I didn’t mean to break your toy.”
- “Can you pass me the salt,” asked Dad.
- “I’m so excited for the school field trip,” said Emily.
- “I won the spelling bee,” shouted Tim “I spelled every word correctly!”
- “What’s your favorite color,” asked Emma.
- “I can’t believe it,” said Tom “I got an A on my test!”
Answer Key: 1. “What time is the movie playing?” asked Sarah. 2. “I can’t wait to go to the amusement park!” exclaimed Jake. 3. “Did you finish your homework yet?” asked Mrs. Johnson. 4. “I’m going to the store,” said Mom, “do you need anything?” 5. “I’m sorry,” said Lily, “I didn’t mean to break your toy.” 6. “Can you pass me the salt?” asked Dad. 7. “I’m so excited for the school field trip,” said Emily. 8. “I won the spelling bee,” shouted Tim, “I spelled every word correctly!” 9. “What’s your favorite color?” asked Emma. 10. “I can’t believe it,” said Tom, “I got an A on my test!”