Punctuation of Direct Speech Quiz

The Punctuation of Direct Speech Quiz is an engaging resource designed for Year 4 students to test their understanding of using inverted commas and other punctuation to denote direct speech. The quiz consists of 10 questions, each followed by an answer slide, and is intended to be utilized after teaching the punctuation of direct speech, serving as a tool for retrieval practice. It can also be used to assess student knowledge before teaching the topic or as a starter activity to refresh their understanding. The quiz is linked to a teaching PowerPoint on the same topic, providing a comprehensive learning experience.

Questions in the quiz cover a range of punctuation scenarios, such as where to place inverted commas in sentences, identifying correctly punctuated sentences, and adding punctuation to unpunctuated dialogue. For example, students are asked to correct sentences like "Where are you going today? asked the teacher." and to identify the correct use of inverted commas in statements such as "“I’m hoping for a bicycle for my birthday,” Rose said, “but I shall be happy with whatever I am given.” The quiz also includes questions that clarify when to start a new line for a new character speaking and identifying reporting clauses within sentences. The resource is an effective way to reinforce the rules of punctuating direct speech and to ensure students can apply these rules in their writing.