Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works such as poems, articles, and songs.

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How should titles of poems be punctuated?

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Titles of poems should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks should be placed around the exact words spoken or written by someone else.

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When should you use single quotation marks instead of double quotation marks?

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Single quotation marks are typically used for quotes within quotes.

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What is the rule for punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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Place a comma before the opening quotation mark and ensure the dialogue tag is not capitalized unless it starts a new sentence.

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What is an example of incorrect quotation mark usage?

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An example of incorrect usage is: Sam read a story about 'sea turtles' to his class.

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How do you format a quote that is longer than four lines?

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For quotes longer than four lines, format it as a block quote, which does not use quotation marks and is indented.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotations?

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Direct quotations repeat the exact words spoken, while indirect quotations paraphrase the original statement.

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What should you do if a quote ends with a question mark or exclamation point?

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If a quote ends with a question mark or exclamation point, that punctuation should remain inside the quotation marks.