Learning goal
I can show the exact words a character says.
Key words
speechinverted commasspeakerpunctuationsaid
Direct Speech
Use inverted commas and suitable punctuation to mark direct speech in a sentence.
Try these first
- Speech marks: Add speech marks: Sam said, I am ready.
- Speaker: In '“Wait!” shouted Mia.' Who is speaking?
- Punctuation: Which is correct: “Come here,” said Dad. / “Come here” said Dad.
Try it, then check your answer
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Set up private learning journeyAdd speech marks: Sam said, I am ready.
In '“Wait!” shouted Mia.' Who is speaking?
Which is correct: “Come here,” said Dad. / “Come here” said Dad.
What a secure answer looks like
- 1. Sam said, “I am ready.”
- 2. Mia
- 3. “Come here,” said Dad.