Narrative Writing: Dialogue - Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 8
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of dialogue within narrative writing, designed for Grade 8 students to develop their grammar and writing skills.
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Narrative Writing: Dialogue - Grammar Exercises
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Understanding Dialogue in Narrative Writing
Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follow.
1.
Identify the punctuation used to indicate dialogue in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why quotation marks are important in dialogue writing.
[2 marks]3.
Rewrite the dialogue sentence: 'I can't believe you did that,' Sarah said, her voice trembling, using proper punctuation.
[2 marks]B
Identifying Dialogue Conventions
Select the correct option that illustrates proper punctuation and formatting for dialogue.
1.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses quotation marks and punctuation?
[1 mark]Aa) Sarah said, 'It's late now.'
Bb) Sarah said, 'It's late now'.
Cc) Sarah said, 'It's late now.'
Dd) Sarah said, 'It's late now'.
C
Creating Authentic Dialogue
Write a short dialogue between two friends planning a surprise party. Use correct punctuation and formatting for dialogue.
1.
Draft a dialogue of at least 8 lines where characters exchange plans and reactions.
[10 marks]D
Analyzing Dialogue Technique
Read the excerpt below and analyze how the dialogue reveals character feelings.
1.
What does Lisa's dialogue and expression suggest about her feelings? Provide a brief explanation.
[2 marks]E
Common Errors in Dialogue Writing
Identify the error in the following sentence and correct it:
1.
What is wrong with the punctuation or capitalization, and how would you fix it?
[2 marks]F
Dialogue Punctuation Practice
Complete the following sentences with correct punctuation for dialogue.
1.
He asked, "Are you coming to the party".
[1 mark]2.
She replied, 'Yes, I will be there.'
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- 1/1/2026
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