Hello everyone! Today, we’re going on a fun adventure with pirates to learn about punctuation. We’re going to explore how to use question marks and quotation marks correctly. Let’s dive in!
When we write sentences, sometimes we need to use question marks and quotation marks. But where do they go? Let’s find out with some pirate-themed examples!
If the words inside the quotation marks are a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. For example:
The pirate asked, “What did you say?”
Here, “What did you say?” is a question, so the question mark is inside the quotation marks.
If the whole sentence is a question, but the words inside the quotation marks are not a question, the question mark goes outside the quotation marks. For example:
Did you say, “This is a pirate ship”?
In this case, “This is a pirate ship” is not a question, but “Did you say?” is a question, so the question mark is outside the quotation marks.
Now, let’s practice with some pirate sentences. Read each sentence and decide where the question mark should go.
“Where is my hat?” asked the pirate.
Here, “Where is my hat?” is a question, so the question mark is inside the quotation marks. That’s correct!
Who said, “I have a pirate telescope”?
“I have a pirate telescope” is not a question, but “Who said?” is a question. So, the question mark is outside the quotation marks. That’s correct!
“Do you have a treasure map?” said the captain.
“Do you have a treasure map?” is a question, so the question mark is inside the quotation marks. That’s correct!
When the words inside the quotation marks are a question, the question mark goes inside. If they are not a question, the question mark goes outside.
Thanks for joining our pirate punctuation adventure! Keep practicing, and you’ll become a punctuation pro in no time. See you next time!
Pirate Punctuation Hunt: Go on a punctuation treasure hunt around your home or classroom. Look for books, magazines, or any written material. Find sentences that use quotation marks and question marks. Write down the sentences and decide if the question mark is inside or outside the quotation marks. Share your findings with a friend or family member and explain why the question mark is placed where it is.
Create Your Own Pirate Story: Write a short pirate story using at least three sentences that include quotation marks and question marks. For example, have a pirate character ask a question or make a statement. Illustrate your story with drawings of pirates and their adventures. Share your story with the class and explain where you placed the question marks and why.
Role-Playing Game: Pair up with a classmate and take turns being a pirate and a reporter. The pirate will say a sentence, and the reporter will ask a question about it. For example, the pirate might say, “I found a treasure chest,” and the reporter could ask, “Did you say, ‘I found a treasure chest’?” Practice placing the question marks correctly in your sentences. Switch roles and repeat the activity.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
—
Welcome to Kids Academy! Hello everyone! Let’s open the worksheet. Don’t forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. You can find the link to this app in the comments below.
Today, we’re going to be looking at a worksheet called “Pirate Punctuation: Question and Quotation Marks.” In this worksheet, we need to decide whether the question marks go inside the quotation marks or outside of them.
There are two important rules to remember when making this decision:
1. The question mark goes inside the quotation marks if the words inside the quotation marks are a question themselves. For example, the pirate asked, “What did you say?” In this case, “What did you say?” is a question, so the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.
2. The question mark goes outside the quotation marks if the whole sentence is a question, but the words inside the quotation marks are not a question. For example, “Did you say, ‘This is a pirate ship’?” Here, “This is a pirate ship” is not a question, but “Did you say?” is the start of a question, so the question mark goes outside the quotation marks.
Let’s read the directions and get started right away! In each pair of sentences, check the one in which the question mark is used correctly. Let’s read each sentence aloud and pay extra close attention to where the question mark is in each sentence.
1. “Where is my hat?” asked the pirate. In this answer choice, the question mark is inside the quotation marks. “Where is my hat?” is a question, so the question mark belongs inside the quotation marks.
2. “Where is my hat?” asked the pirate. In this answer choice, the question mark is outside of the quotation marks. That’s not correct because “Where is my hat?” is a question, so the question mark should be inside the quotation marks. Therefore, the first answer choice is correct.
Now, let’s look at the second question: “Who said, ‘I have a pirate telescope’?” The question mark is outside of the quotation marks. Let’s examine this sentence closely. “I have a pirate telescope” is a statement, not a question. “Who said?” is the start of a question, so the question mark is correctly placed outside the quotation marks.
Let’s check the second answer choice: “Who said, ‘I have a pirate telescope’?” In this case, the question mark is incorrectly placed inside the quotation marks. Since the entire sentence is a question, the question mark needs to go outside the quotation marks, just like in our first answer choice.
Now, let’s look at the third question and the third pair of sentences: “Do you have a treasure map?” said the captain. In this question, the question mark is inside the quotation marks. “Do you have a treasure map?” is a question, so the question mark is correctly placed inside the quotation marks.
Let’s check the second answer choice: “Do you have a treasure map?” said the captain. This time, the question mark is incorrectly placed outside the quotation marks. Remember, if the words inside the quotation marks are a question, the question mark needs to go next to those words inside the quotation marks.
So, our first answer choice is correct. Remember, boys and girls, when the words inside the quotation marks are a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. If the words inside are not a question, the question mark will go outside of the quotation marks.
Thanks for watching, boys and girls! We’ll see you next time. Don’t forget to like us and subscribe to our channel. You can find links to our apps in the comments below.
—
This version removes any informal language and ensures clarity while maintaining the educational content.
