“When are we leaving?" Joe asked.
Marci shouted, “Go, team!”
When a sentence is interrupted by words that are not part of the quotation (he said, she answered. etc.), they are not included in the quotation marks. Note how commas are used in the next example.
Example:
“I am sorry,” the man announced, “for my rude behavior."
Review
Directions: Place quotation marks, commas and other punctuation where needed in the sentences below.
1. Watch out yelled Dad.
2. Angela said I don’t know how you can eat Brussels sprouts, Ted
3. Put on your coats said Mom. We’ll be leaving in 10 minutes
4. Did you hear the assignment asked Joan.
5. Jim shouted This game is driving me up the wall
6. After examining our dog, the veterinarian said He looks healthy and strong
7. The toddlers both wailed We want ice cream
8. The judge announced to the swimmers Take your places.
9. Upon receiving the award, the actor said l’d like to thank my friends and family.
10. These are my favorite chips said Becky.
11. This test is too hard moaned the class.
12. When their relay team came in first place, the runners shouted, Hooray
13. Where shall we go on vacation this year Dad asked.
14. As we walked past the machinery, the noise was deafening. Cover your ears said Mom.
15. Fire yelled the chef as his pan ignited.
16. I love basketball my little brother stated.
I need help with each sentence