Problem Description:
The task involves revising sentences to correctly use quotation marks and punctuation. The goal is to ensure that the dialogue is properly formatted, with quotation marks around spoken words and appropriate punctuation.
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Spoken Words: Determine which part of the sentence represents the actual speech (what someone said).
2.
Add Quotation Marks: Place quotation marks around the spoken words.
3.
Check Punctuation: Ensure that the sentence ends with the correct punctuation (period, question mark, or exclamation point) inside the quotation marks if it is part of the spoken words.
4.
Maintain Proper Grammar: Ensure the rest of the sentence is grammatically correct after adding quotation marks.
Revised Sentences:
1.
Original: Andy asked, What should we bring
Revised: Andy asked, "What should we bring?"
2.
Original: What time is it asked Angel.
Revised: "What time is it?" asked Angel.
3.
Original: Can I play on the computer mom asked Kayla.
Revised: "Can I play on the computer?" mom asked Kayla.
4.
Original: Where is the cheese asked Rasheik.
Revised: "Where is the cheese?" asked Rasheik.
5.
Original: Would you like to read a book asked the teacher.
Revised: "Would you like to read a book?" asked the teacher.
6.
Original: When will supper be ready asked LeeHanna.
Revised: "When will supper be ready?" asked LeeHanna.
7.
Original: Shikar asked, Will he be alright
Revised: Shikar asked, "Will he be alright?"
8.
Original: Could I have another juice asked Jovanna.
Revised: "Could I have another juice?" asked Jovanna.
9.
Original: What do you think is out there asked Jamoya.
Revised: "What do you think is out there?" asked Jamoya.
10.
Original: Shavel asked, When are we going to the show
Revised: Shavel asked, "When are we going to the show?"
Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{enumerate}
\item Andy asked, "What should we bring?"
\item "What time is it?" asked Angel.
\item "Can I play on the computer?" mom asked Kayla.
\item "Where is the cheese?" asked Rasheik.
\item "Would you like to read a book?" asked the teacher.
\item "When will supper be ready?" asked LeeHanna.
\item Shikar asked, "Will he be alright?"
\item "Could I have another juice?" asked Jovanna.
\item "What do you think is out there?" asked Jamoya.
\item Shavel asked, "When are we going to the show?"
\end{enumerate}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade quotation marks worksheet.
