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Free Quotation Marks Worksheets

A one-page lesson on punctuating what someone says, then guided and independent practice with the speaker before and after the quote.

Quotation Marks: How It Works printable preview

Quotation Marks: How It Works

Lesson

A one-page explanation of punctuating the exact words someone says, with examples, three steps to follow and a "watch out" box.

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Quotation Marks: Guided Practice printable preview

Quotation Marks: Guided Practice

Guided

Short sections that build one skill at a time, starting with the easiest. Answer key on page 2.

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Quotation Marks: Practice printable preview

Quotation Marks: Practice

Practice

Independent practice that mixes the skills and ends with the student writing. Answer key on page 2.

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About these quotation marks worksheets

Quotation marks go around the exact words someone says. The lesson sheet shows both patterns, speaker first and speaker last, with where the comma, the capital letter and the end mark go in each.

Students add quotation marks, judge whether dialogue is punctuated correctly, and rewrite sentences with every mark in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade are these quotation marks worksheets for?
Third through fifth grade.
Does the end mark go inside the quotation marks?
Yes, in American English. The period, question mark or exclamation point that ends the spoken words goes inside: Gus asked, "Where is my ball?"
When do you not use quotation marks?
When you report what was said without the exact words: Kim said that she was tired.