Writer's Choice Grade 7

Unit 4: Narrative Writing

Short answer

Directions: Revise each sentence below, adding quotation marks and other punctuation where necessary.

SampleThe view from up here is absolutely amazing Iris exclaimed.
Revision "The view from up here is absolutely amazing," Iris exclaimed.

1.
Now you know why I couldn't wait to get here said Esteban.
2.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to stay and watch the sunset Peter asked.
3.
I'd love to do that said Gilda but we forgot to bring flashlights to guide us back down.
4.
Maybe you forgot to bring a flashlight said Carol. I never go hiking without one.
5.
Hooray cheered Gilda. Does that mean we can stay?
6.
Maybe we should ask Harry said Ray. He's the one who has to carry two backpacks.
7.
Oh, right said Harry. You know as well as I do that the race was a tie.
8.
Did someone say it was a tie? Peter asked.
9.
Harry, how can you say that? You were a mile behind me!
10.
Tan said I'm starving! Let's eat first and argue later, okay?
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