Here is the step-by-step solution to the task.
Understanding the Task:
The goal is to add "speech marks" (also called quotation marks) to the sentences. In English, we use speech marks (`" "`) to show exactly what a character is saying.
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Rule: The spoken part always goes inside the marks.
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Rule: If the sentence ends with a question mark or exclamation mark inside the speech, that punctuation stays inside.
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Rule: If the sentence continues after the speech (like "said Jimmy"), we usually put a comma before the closing speech mark.
Solving Step-by-Step:
1.
Look over there! said Jimmy.
* The spoken part is "Look over there!"
* We put marks around it.
* *Result:* "Look over there!" said Jimmy.
2.
Where is my umbrella? Sarah mumbled.
* The spoken part is "Where is my umbrella?"
* *Result:* "Where is my umbrella?" Sarah mumbled.
3.
I can't wait to go to school tomorrow! shouted Thomas.
* The spoken part is "I can't wait to go to school tomorrow!"
* *Result:* "I can't wait to go to school tomorrow!" shouted Thomas.
4.
Are you feeling okay? she asked.
* The spoken part is "Are you feeling okay?"
* *Result:* "Are you feeling okay?" she asked.
5.
I like chocolate ice cream, Alex muttered.
* The spoken part is "I like chocolate ice cream."
* Since the sentence continues with "Alex muttered," we need to change the period to a comma inside the speech marks.
* *Result:* "I like chocolate ice cream," Alex muttered.
6.
Will you come to my birthday party? asked Mia.
* The spoken part is "Will you come to my birthday party?"
* *Result:* "Will you come to my birthday party?" asked Mia.
7.
You should be more careful! Dad shouted.
* The spoken part is "You should be more careful!"
* *Result:* "You should be more careful!" Dad shouted.
8.
Did you see my pencil? asked Jason.
* The spoken part is "Did you see my pencil?"
* *Result:* "Did you see my pencil?" asked Jason.
9.
Pass me my hat, please, Amy asked politely.
* The spoken part is "Pass me my hat, please."
* Since the sentence continues, we change the period to a comma inside the speech marks.
* *Result:* "Pass me my hat, please," Amy asked politely.
10.
Oh no! Luke screamed.
* The spoken part is "Oh no!"
* *Result:* "Oh no!" Luke screamed.
Final Answer:
1. "Look over there!" said Jimmy.
2. "Where is my umbrella?" Sarah mumbled.
3. "I can't wait to go to school tomorrow!" shouted Thomas.
4. "Are you feeling okay?" she asked.
5. "I like chocolate ice cream," Alex muttered.
6. "Will you come to my birthday party?" asked Mia.
7. "You should be more careful!" Dad shouted.
8. "Did you see my pencil?" asked Jason.
9. "Pass me my hat, please," Amy asked politely.
10. "Oh no!" Luke screamed.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of quotation mark worksheet for grade 2.
