Punctuating Dialogue Worksheet on Speech Marks

Speech marks, another name for quotation marks, get a short refresher: example sentences contrast wrong and right punctuation before students add speech marks to two short pieces of dialogue on their own.
Grades
Grades 4–6
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Updated Sep 18, 2026

Subject
Grammar, ELA
Topic
Speech Marks, Grammar
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Brush Up On Using Speech Marks teaches students ages 9-14 how to properly use quotation marks in their writing. This grammar resource guides students through lessons and practice exercises on punctuating dialogue. The worksheets and answer keys help students master skills like identifying speaker tags. Teachers can use these materials for whole-class instruction, small group practice, or independent work to reinforce students' understanding of using speech marks. The straightforward format and structured content allow students to quickly grasp key concepts and apply their knowledge through writing activities levelled for Grades 4 through 6.

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Learning objectives

  • Place end punctuation inside the closing speech mark

  • Start a new line for each new speaker

Skills covered

  • Punctuating dialogue — adding speech marks to given sentences

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Core concepts

  • Speech marks

  • Quotation marks

  • Dialogue

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