A. Understanding Quotation Marks
Practice Level C
Determine which rule for using quotation marks each sentence demonstrates, and write
the letter of the rule on the line.
a. Quotation marks should only be used for direct quotes, not indirect quotes.
b. Use a comma before and after the direct quotation in a sentence. Commas always go
inside quotation marks.
c. Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations before or after a direct quotation.
d. When a question is asked inside a quotation, use a question mark instead of a comma
e. Use quotation marks for titles of publications that are part of bigger publications.
f. When a question ends with a title in quotations, place the question mark outside of the
quotation marks.
1. "You don't want to forget to do your homework," said Mrs. Johnson as she
dismissed the class.
2. "How old are you?" asked the young boy.
3. Our class read an article called "The Five Senses" found in Time magazine.
4. Are you going to listen to "White Christmas"?