Question 1: Identify all the instances of speech within speech in the passage and explain how the punctuation is used for each.

Answer: The speech inside speech is 'I hope Mum says yes to my new dress' and 'If only she knew how much I wanted it.' The punctuation involves enclosing the entire speech in inverted commas, with internal speech not requiring additional punctuation since it is within the first set of inverted commas.

Question 2: Rewrite the following sentence correctly, adding appropriate speech marks: Maria whispered I hope Mum says yes.

Answer: Maria whispered, "I hope Mum says yes."

Question 3: Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: He asked, 'Did you see the film' or 'Did you see the film?'

Answer: d) Did you see the film?'

Question 4: Explain why it is important to use punctuation correctly within speech marks when writing dialogue.

Answer: Proper punctuation ensures clarity, indicates the start and end of speech, and distinguishes between spoken words and narration.

Question 5: Identify and correct the punctuation error in this sentence: She said 'I will see you tomorrow'

Answer: She said, "I will see you tomorrow."

Question 6: Describe the role of the comma within speech marks when a speech tag (e.g., said, asked) is used.

Answer: The comma separates the speech from the speech tag and is placed before the closing inverted commas if the sentence continues after the speech.

Question 7: Write a paragraph (at least 15 lines) simulating a conversation between two friends, ensuring that you correctly use speech marks for speech within speech.

Answer:

Question 8: Identify any errors in the following paragraph and correct the punctuation: John said 'I can't wait for the holiday' and Sarah replied 'Me neither'.

Answer: John said, "I can't wait for the holiday." and Sarah replied, "Me neither."