Quotation Marks Practice
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct use of quotation marks in sentences and dialogue.
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Quotation Marks Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to practice using quotation marks correctly.
Add quotation marks where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. My mom asked, Did you finish your homework?
2. The boy shouted, Look at the rainbow!
3. Please pass the salt, said my dad.
4. I love reading, she whispered.
5. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
He yelled “Run fast!”
He yelled Run fast!.
He yelled, Run fast!
He yelled, "Run fast!".
6. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
"I want ice cream" said Sarah.
Sarah said, "I want ice cream."
Sarah said "I want ice cream."
"I want ice cream". said Sarah.
7. Write two sentences using quotation marks to show someone speaking. Remember to use commas and end punctuation correctly.
The Talking Squirrel
Lily was walking through the park when she heard a tiny voice. "Hello!" it squeaked. Lily looked around but saw no one. Then she looked down and saw a squirrel sitting on a bench. The squirrel looked at her with bright, curious eyes. "Did you just talk?" Lily asked, surprised. The squirrel nodded. "Yes, I did! My name is Nutty. What's yours?" Lily giggled. "I'm Lily. It's nice to meet you, Nutty." Nutty then asked, "Do you have any nuts?" Lily laughed and said, "I'm sorry, I don't!"
Read the passage 'The Talking Squirrel' and decide if the following statements are true or false.
8. The squirrel said, "My name is Nutty."
True
False
9. Lily shouted, "Do you have any nuts?"
True
False