Punctuating Direct Quotations (Rules 13 c, d, f, g) - CIBACS

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13 Punctuation
WORKSHEET 2 Punctuating Direct Quotations (Rules 13 c, d, f, g)
Exercise Read each of the following items to determine whether it contains a direct or an
indirect quotation. If an item contains a direct quotation, rewrite it on the line provided,using
correct punctuation and capitalization. If the sentence is an indirect quotation,write indirect
quotation on the line.
EXAMPLES 1. The customer complained my soup is too salty.
The customer complained, “My soup is too salty.”
2. The customer complained that the soup was too salty.
indirect quotation
1. We bake all our own tortillas said the waitperson.
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2. The waitperson said that they bake all their own tortillas.
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3. Jody said let’s listen to the Emilio Navaira CD next.
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4. Have you ever seen a germ little Viola asked challengingly.
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5. The fortune cookie was actually invented in San Francisco, explained Lien.
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6. What a funny name for a cat exclaimed Jerry.
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7. The driver of a passing car called to us your tire is flat!
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8. The officer asked the crowd whether anyone had seen the accident.
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9. I get tired of being asked is it hot enough for you? every August.
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10. A sign on the lawn says your feet are killing me.
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11. The salesclerk said that there is no better tire made.
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12. There is no better tire made said the salesclerk.
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Elements of Literature Punctuation 125

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13 Worksheet 2 ( c o n t i n u e d )
13. The parking attendant shouted look out for the child!
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14. The officer said to Pilar let me see your driver’s license.
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15. Have you ever had the measles asked Dr. Murray.
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16. The ad said that all alterations would be free.
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17. Dr. Iris Murray asked have you ever had measles?
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18. Education is much more than just studying books began the speaker.
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19. Bertha stated that she would like to study astronomy.
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20. Didn’t Rudolph Fisher write that story asked Mrs.Sheldon.
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21. Ms.Scovil asked who will come to the board and work this math problem?
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22. Gregory declared to Ms.Scovil that he could work the problem.
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23. The news anchor said that it’s going to rain tonight.
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24. Didn’t Patricia go to the coast this weekend inquired Vickie.
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25. The clerk in the computer store warned me not to spill liquids on the keyboard.
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