When writing direct speech, when do we start a new line?

When we have a new speaker in a conversation.

We use speech punctuation to...

make it clear who is speaking and what they are saying.

Which one of these sentences is correctly punctuated?

He replied, "Because it's not fair."

the exact words a character or person has said, in writing.

What is wrong with this sentence?: The baby cried, "give me more sweets!"

Missing capital letter at the start of speech

Which of these is NOT a golden rule?

You always need a comma before closing speech marks

Which of these is correctly punctuated?

"I'm glad I now know how to use speech marks," said Jay.

Which of these is CORRECT?

'What time is lunch today,' Stephanie asked.

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Direct Speech Punctuation

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1
When writing direct speech, when do we start a new line?
After every full stop.
When we have a new speaker in a conversation.
When we feel like it.
Never
2
We use speech punctuation to...
make it clear who is speaking and what they are saying.
to make our work look nice
keep the teacher happy.
to tell us how the words are being spoken.
3
Which one of these sentences is correctly punctuated?
Milly asked, "Why are you so sad"
"Ouch" he screamed in shock.
He replied, "Because it's not fair."
"Go away" she shouted.
4
How many missing pieces of punctuation in this sentence?: he cried its not over
3
6
4
5
5
Direct speech is....
someone talking to an audience.
someone speaking to only one person.
the exact words a character or person has said, in writing.
someone telling it like it is.
6
What is wrong with this sentence?: The baby cried, "give me more sweets!"
Missing capital letter at the start of speech
Missing full stop at the end
It doesn't need the comma.
It's too short.
7
How many Golden Rules of speech punctuation are there?
0
83
5
4
8
Which of these is NOT a golden rule?
Speech should always end with punctuation
New speaker = new line
Punctuation can help show how a character is speaking.
You always need a comma before closing speech marks
9
What's the error in this speech? 'I wish this Quiz would never end' said Sally, 'it's great!'
No comma needed after 'Sally'
Comma needed after 'end'
Capital letter needed on 'it's'
No exclamation mark needed
10
Which of these is correctly punctuated?
"I'm glad I now know how to use speech marks, said Jay.
I'm glad I now know how to use speech marks, said Jay.
"I'm glad I now know how to use speech marks, said Jay."
"I'm glad I now know how to use speech marks," said Jay.
11
What punctuation is missing from this sentence?: "NO!" shouted Bethany "It's not my fault."
;
"
,
?
12
Which of these is CORRECT?
'What time is lunch today?' Stephanie asked.
'What time is lunch today?' Stephanie asked
'What time is lunch today,' Stephanie asked.
'What time is lunch today?', Stephanie asked.

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