Commas and Quotation Marks
Grade 5 · English Language Arts · Grammar and Vocabulary · Kansas, USA
Lesson Summary
Use commas and quotation marks correctly in sentences and dialogue.
Explanation
Commas help separate parts of a sentence so it is easier to read. Use commas in a list, before a conjunction in a compound sentence, after introductory words, and to set off extra information. Quotation marks go around the exact words someone says. In dialogue, the comma usually goes inside the quotation marks before the tag line. For example: 'Let's go,' said Tom. Mastering these punctuation marks makes your writing clear and professional.
Practice Questions
Q1: Add commas to this sentence: 'I packed apples oranges and crackers.'
Answer: 'I packed apples, oranges, and crackers.' Commas separate items in a list.
Q2: Where do the quotation marks go in this sentence? She said I love pizza.
Answer: She said, "I love pizza." Quotation marks go around the exact words spoken.
Q3: Where does the comma go in dialogue? 'Let's go home' said Maria.
Answer: 'Let's go home,' said Maria. The comma goes inside the quotation marks before the tag line.
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