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Punctuating Direct Speech

Punctuate direct speech using inverted commas (speech marks), understanding that direct speech records the exact words spoken and must be enclosed in punctuation marks

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Question 1 of 3

Which sentence shows the spoken words punctuated correctly? Tom shouted, "Let's go!"

Question 2 of 3

Which sentence contains direct speech, and correctly tells what the quotation marks (inverted commas) show?

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following sentences contains direct speech?

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