Show model answer and explanation
?
The spoken words ask a question.
Class 3 · English Medium · Cambridge · English
Punctuation and dialogue
Explore punctuation and dialogue with an example and your own answers.
Original Kidemy foundation practice · Read the example, write your answers, then check. This starter is shared across class versions; it is not a complete board-specific lesson or course.
Open this topic in Skills Lab →
Learn the idea
Speech marks enclose spoken words. A question mark belongs inside the speech marks when the spoken words form a question.
Worked example
Mina asked, “Where is my pen?” The comma separates the reporting words from the speech.
- Read the example and explain which rule or evidence it uses.
- Try each task yourself, then compare the answer and its reason.
Your written practice
Show your working on paper and enter your answer here. If it does not match, compare the model and try again.
Show model answer and explanation
closing
Speech has an opening and a closing mark.
Write in your own words. A guardian or teacher should review this response.
Show model answer and explanation
Rina said, “I am ready.”
A guardian checks capitals, comma, paired speech marks and the full stop.
Take it further
Apply the idea in a new situation and explain your method. Open writing needs a guardian or teacher to review it.
Show model answer and explanation
Can Rafi swim?
Start the question and name with capitals, then add a question mark.
Show model answer and explanation
comma
A comma separates list items.
Write in your own words. A guardian or teacher should review this response.
Show model answer and explanation
Mina said, “I found the key.”
Accept consistent standard quotation style, the reporting clause and suitable final punctuation.
Teacher-led lessons, schedules and prices for this outline are upcoming. You can use any starter practice above now without booking.
Your next step
Solo practice works without an account. Sign in to save a practice record to your learner profile.
Keep practising
Exact lesson links and related activities are labelled separately. Return-to-course links retain your selected learning path.
Play this exact lesson in Skills Lab →
Related Stage 3 english companion · confirm programme placement →