Direct Quotations
"How did it get its name?" asked Ethan
"How did it get its name?" asked Ethan.
a. Carlos just finished reading Farmer boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
b. Carlos just finished reading Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
b
(capitalize all important words in a title)
Steve visited Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, last winter.
The boy jumped on the trampoline.
boy - jumped
Olivia said, "that's amazing!"
Olivia said, "That's amazing!"
a. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer live in Augusta, Georgia, near the savannah River.
b. Mrs. and Mrs. Spencer live in Augusta, Georgia, near the Savannah River.
(The name of a specific river is a proper noun)
Grandpa and Grandma Rogers were married on November 17 1958.
Grandpa and Grandma Rogers were married on November 17, 1958.
The students enjoyed the play and clapped for the performers.
students - (enjoyed) (clapped)
Mia said, "I think it could also easily sneak up on its prey.
Mia said, "I think it could also easily sneak up on its prey."
a, b, or NH
a. Every summer, I go swimming with my family.
b. Every Summer, I go swimming with my family.
a
(seasons are not capitalized)
I liked the book Mr. Popper's Penguins so much that I read it twice!
I liked the book Mr. Popper's Penguins (<-UNDERLINE) so much that I read it twice!
In our Bible story, Ruth and Naomi showed kindness.
"The mimic octopus mimics the shape, color, and behavior of different animals, Mr. Perkins said, "and it seems to know what predators are in the area."
"The mimic octopus mimics the shape, color, and behavior of different animals," Mr. Perkins said, "and it seems to know what predators are in the area."
a. Mom wondered, "is it warm enough for a visit to the beach today?"
b. Mom wondered, "Is it warm enough for a visit to the Beach today?"
NH
(Capitalize the first word of a quote. Beach is not a proper noun because it is not talking about a specific beach)
Yes Philip oranges lemons limes and grapefruit are all citrus fruits.
Yes, Philip, oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit are all citrus fruits.
The firetruck was speeding through the intersection with flashing lights and sirens.
firetruck - was speeding
"We can see," Mr. Perkins said, "that God designed the mimic octopus with many unique abilities"
"We can see," Mr. Perkins said, "that God designed the mimic octopus with many unique abilities."
a. Please ask Mom and dad if we can play in the snow until lunch.
b. Please ask mom and dad if we can play in the snow until lunch.
NH
(Mom and Dad need to be capitalized when being used as a name.)
I think Amos that you will need a heavy coat today.
I think, Amos, that you will need a heavy coat today.
Look at the colorful bird in that oak tree!
(you) - look