Mastering Quotation Marks
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students practice using quotation marks correctly in direct speech, titles, and for emphasis.
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Mastering Quotation Marks
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to correctly use quotation marks.
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation mark(s) or word(s) to complete each sentence.
1. Use to enclose direct quotations.
2. Periods and commas usually go the closing quotation mark.
3. Question marks and exclamation points can go either inside or outside, depending on if they are part of the speech.
4. Use quotation marks for the titles of short stories, poems, articles, and .
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
1. Which sentence correctly punctuates the direct quote?
She asked, "Where are you going"?
She asked, "Where are you going?"
She asked "Where are you going?"
She asked, "Where are you going"?
2. Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for a title?
My favorite poem is "The Road Not Taken".
My favorite poem is The Road Not Taken.
My favorite poem is 'The Road Not Taken'.
My favorite poem is "The Road Not Taken."
Rewrite the following sentences, adding quotation marks and any other necessary punctuation.
1. The teacher asked please open your books to page 50.
2. I can't believe it exclaimed Sarah I won the contest.
3. Have you read the article titled The Future of AI asked Ben.
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false regarding the use of quotation marks.
1. Single quotation marks are typically used for a quote within a quote.
True
False
2. Commas always go outside the closing quotation mark.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite book or movie. Include at least two direct quotations from the book/movie or about it, and properly punctuate them. Also, correctly use quotation marks for the title of the book/movie.