Form 8: Identifying Punctuation Errors in Direct Speech
Identify common punctuation mistakes in sentences containing direct speech. Practise spotting errors involving commas, inverted commas, and capitalization.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which sentence contains a direct speech punctuation ERROR?
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Which option is MISSING a required comma before direct speech?
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Which sentence places the comma OUTSIDE the inverted commas incorrectly?
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Which sentence is MISSING end punctuation inside speech marks?
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Which sentence forgets to CAPITALIZE the first word of direct speech?
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Which option places the question mark OUTSIDE the inverted commas incorrectly?
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Identify the sentence that lacks a comma after the reporting verb.
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Which sentence is MISSING closing inverted commas?
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Which sentence is missing the closing speech mark at the end?
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Which option is missing opening speech marks or comma before reporting clause?
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Which sentence has an exclamation mark outside the closing inverted commas?
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Which sentence incorrectly capitalizes the reporting verb 'said' after speech?
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Which sentence uses a full stop instead of a question mark for direct question?
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Which sentence incorrectly capitalizes 'explained' in the reporting clause?
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Which sentence lacks BOTH a comma after the reporting clause and a capital letter?