• We use direct quotations to tell a speaker's exact words.
  • Use quotation marks (" ") before and after the words a speaker says.
  • Begin the first word a speaker says with a capital letter. Use an ending punctuation mark before the ending quotation marks.
  • Begin a new paragraph each time the speaker changes.
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"Who do you think won the soccer match?" whispered Danny.

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"Does anyone know the answer to this question?" asked Miss Winterburn.

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Daddy says, "This tastes awesome!"

Exercises

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