Lesson 373
Mechanics - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use no quotation marks with indirect quotations. An indirect quotation often begins with the word that.
Example:
Betty said that she wished the election was final.
Instructions: Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. James stated that he had won the race.
no quotation marks required
2. Richard said, I was in second place until I fell.
Richard said, "I was in second place until I fell."
3. Mom said that she was worried when she saw it happen.
no quotation marks required
4. Sue said, that was too bad.
Sue said, "That was too bad."
5. I hope that you had fun, anyway, said his dad.
"I hope that you had fun, anyway," said his dad.