Examples of Direct Quotations in Sentences for Middle School

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 💬 Definition: A direct quotation uses the exact words someone else has said or written.
• 🖋️ Punctuation: Direct quotations are enclosed in quotation marks (").
• ℹ️ Attribution: You need to credit the source of the quote.
• 🧱 Structure: A typical sentence includes the speaker/writer, a verb (like 'said' or 'wrote'), and the quotation.
• 💡 Example: "I am going to the store," she said.

📝 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a direct quotation?
   1. A. He said that he was tired.
   2. B. He said, "I am tired."
   3. C. He said I am tired.
   4. D. He said, "I am tired".


2. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct punctuation for a direct quotation.
   1. A. The teacher said, "Remember to bring your pencils"!
   2. B. The teacher said, "Remember to bring your pencils!"
   3. C. The teacher said "Remember to bring your pencils!"
   4. D. The teacher said, "Remember to bring your pencils".


3. Which sentence properly attributes the direct quotation?
   1. A. "It is a beautiful day."
   2. B. "It is a beautiful day," she exclaimed.
   3. C. She exclaimed, "It is a beautiful day".
   4. D. She exclaimed, "It is a beautiful day!"


4. Identify the sentence with an incorrectly placed comma in relation to the direct quotation.
   1. A. He asked, "Are we there yet?"
   2. B. "Are we there yet?", he asked.
   3. C. "Are we there yet?" he asked.
   4. D. "Are we there yet?" ,he asked.


5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a direct quotation?
   1. A. Uses the exact words of the speaker.
   2. B. Enclosed in quotation marks.
   3. C. Paraphrases the speaker's words.
   4. D. Attributes the quote to the speaker.


6. Select the sentence where the direct quotation is a question.
   1. A. She said, "I am going home."
   2. B. She asked, "Are you coming with me?"
   3. C. She stated, "This is my house."
   4. D. She mentioned, "It is raining outside."


7. Choose the sentence that correctly incorporates a direct quotation within a larger sentence.
   1. A. The sign read, "Do Not Enter".
   2. B. The sign read "Do Not Enter".
   3. C. The sign read, "Do Not Enter.
   4. D. The sign read "Do Not Enter,"