Worksheet 1: Introduction to Quotation Marks
Practice the fundamental rules for using quotation marks in dialogue and titles. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 1: Introduction to Quotation Marks
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Punctuating Direct Speech
Add quotation marks and any necessary commas to the following sentences.
Original: He said I am ready to go.
Original: What time is it she asked.
Original: The teacher announced The test will be on Friday.
Original: That is my favorite song I exclaimed.
2. Titles: Quotation Marks or Italics?
Decide whether the title in each sentence should be in quotation marks (for short works) or italics (for long works). Rewrite the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Original: Her favorite poem is a classic.
Original: We watched a popular animated movie.
Original: I read an interesting article called The Future of Space Travel.
Original: His new album is titled Midnight Hours.
3. Sentence Writing
Write a short sentence of dialogue between two people. Make sure to use quotation marks and punctuation correctly.