Speech Marks (Speech Within Speech) - Error Correction
English
GCSE
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to speech within speech and the use of speech marks for GCSE students.
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Speech Marks (Speech Within Speech) - Error Correction
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Understanding Speech Marks and Speech Within Speech
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions to test your understanding of correct speech mark usage.
1.
Identify the errors in the placement and punctuation of speech marks in the given passage.
[3 marks]2.
Rewrite the sentences from the passage with correct speech mark usage, maintaining UK conventions.
B
Identifying Errors in Speech Within Speech
Below are sentences with errors in the use of speech marks. For each, identify and correct the mistakes.
1.
What are the errors related to speech marks in these sentences?
[2 marks]2.
Correct the sentences with proper speech mark usage according to UK English standards.
C
Creative Writing Using Speech Marks
Write a short dialogue between two friends planning a day out. Use speech marks correctly throughout.
1.
Create a dialogue of approximately 25 lines where two characters are discussing their plans for the weekend. Ensure speech marks are used correctly for speech within speech.
2.
Checklist for your creative writing:
- Use speech marks for every piece of direct speech.
- Punctuate sentences correctly inside speech marks.
- Use paragraphing to show changes in speakers.
- Keep consistent use of single and double inverted commas as per UK conventions.
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