1. Punctuating Dialogue
Practice

2. Kelly said Kim wants to play inside, not outside
Have you seen the movie Avengers? asked Jill.
Marie asked Which story do you want to go to?
I don’t believe you he said You never tell the truth

3. I thought she said Your poetry assignment is due Monday said Jim.
Finish your chores or you will not receive your allowance! his mother yelled.
I won’t be in class said Jessie because I have to leave early for a doctor appointment.

4. Peggy said why are you here so early
I’m not sure said Sue if there is a student council meeting this morning or not
I don’t think there is a meeting today said Jeremy
Are you kidding asked Sue I can’t believe I got up early for nothing

5. Rewrite the following conversation correctly
I was walking through the mall one day when I met a group of my friends. Hey, what are you doing here? I asked. I thought you guys had to stay after school today. No, we got out of lacrosse practice said Mary. Coach Jones decided we deserved a day off. Sue said Are you here to shop or browse? I replied I need to find a birthday card for my cousin, but I really want to check out the sales.

6. Rewrite the following conversation correctly
Hello, Randy said John. How has your day been going? Not so great, I lost my planner and ripped my homework folder. It sounds to me like you will have to make a trip to the bookstore tomorrow morning. How do you keep your papers so organized and your folder so neat said Randy. Well, I clean out my homework folder at least once a week. Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it. I certainly hope so. Thanks for the great advice said Randy.