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Punctuation and Capitalization with Dialogue

Punctuation and Capitalization with Dialogue. In dialogue, when the explanatory words come at the end of the sentence, punctuate the speaker’s words with a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point. Put end punctuation marks inside the closing quotation marks.

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Punctuation and Capitalization with Dialogue

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  1. Punctuation and Capitalization with Dialogue

  2. In dialogue, when the explanatory words come at the end of the sentence, punctuate the speaker’s words with a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point. Put end punctuation marks inside the closing quotation marks. “Early sailors believed giant squid were sea monsters,” our guide explained. “Just how big is a giant squid?” asked Joe. “Believe it or not, some may be 75 feet long!” shouted the guide.

  3. Place a comma after explanatory words, such as she saidand he asked, that appear at the beginning of a sentence. Place a period, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotation marks at the end of the sentence. Joe asked, “Just how big is a giant squid?”

  4. Enclose both parts of a divided quotation in quotation marks. Do not capitalize the first word of the second part unless it begins a new sentence. “I wonder,”said Rebecca, “whether the giant squid is dangerous to humans.” “You wonder?”asked Joe. “Look at the size of those tentacles!”

  5. Start a new paragraph and begin the paragraph with a set of quotation marks to show a change in speakers. “Don’t be afraid,” said Rebecca. “Although the giant squid is large, it doesn’t usually come into contact with humans.” “I’m glad to hear that,”Joe replied, “because that toothed tongue looks nasty.” “That’s why Herman Melville wrote about it in his book,” Rebecca stated.

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