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is the passage of dialogue written correctly or incorrectly?

derek said, "this is my friend, paul."
nina exclaimed, "it's so nice to finally meet you! how was your trip from minnesota? "
"it was long," offered paul. "he was on a bus for over twelve hours," derek claimed.

a.
correctly

b.
incorrectly

is the passage of dialogue written correctly or incorrectly?

"is everyone here ready to play? " asked coach starks.
"ready! " shouted the players.
"you bet we are! " said trent.
coach starks said, "let's jog a lap and then stretch. can someone grab the water bottles? "
"sure," said colin. "i've got the medical kit," offered marcus.
"try to stay focused, boys! " urged coach starks.

a.
correctly

b.
incorrectly

is the passage of dialogue written correctly or incorrectly?

"the news reporter said the parade has been postponed," holly announced.
"then we can go to the park instead," cory suggested.
"i'll pack a cooler with food," brianna said. then she added, "this will be a lot of fun."

a.
correctly

b.
incorrectly