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4th Grade Worksheets: Quotation Marks

What are quotation marks? Quotation marks ( " " ) are punctuation marks used to show someone is speaking, to quote what someone said, or to show the title of a short work. They help make writing clear and interesting!

Quotation marks help you show exactly what someone said or wrote.

When to Use Quotation Marks

  • To show direct speech (what someone says)
  • To quote someone else’s words
  • To show the title of a short story, poem, or article

Examples

  • She said, "I love reading."
  • "Can we go outside?" asked Tom.
  • The sign read, "No Dogs Allowed".
  • "Wow!" shouted the crowd.
  • My favorite book is "Charlotte's Web".
  • He whispered, "Be quiet."
  • "Let's play a game," said Mia.
  • The teacher said, "Open your books."
  • "Good morning!" said Dad.
  • The poster said, "Keep Out".

Worksheet: Fill in the Blank

  1. She said, ___I am hungry.___
  2. ___Can you help me?___ asked Sam.
  3. The sign read, ___No Parking___.
  4. ___Let's go to the park!___ said Lily.
  5. The book is called ___The Secret Garden___.
Show Answers
  • Q1: "I am hungry."
  • Q2: "Can you help me?"
  • Q3: "No Parking"
  • Q4: "Let's go to the park!"
  • Q5: "The Secret Garden"

Tips for Using Quotation Marks

  • Put quotation marks around the exact words someone says.
  • Start a new paragraph when a new person speaks.
  • Use a comma or punctuation before the closing quotation mark.

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