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.

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When can a speaker's name appear in relation to a quotation?

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A speaker's name can appear before, after, or in the middle of a quotation.

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What is the correct punctuation for a quotation that ends with an exclamation?

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The correct punctuation is to place the exclamation mark inside the quotation marks, e.g., The umpire yelled, “Safe!”

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True or False: The sentence 'My mom says that we should probably get going.' contains dialogue.

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False.

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What symbol represents quotation marks?

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The symbol for quotation marks is '"'.

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How should punctuation be placed when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks such as periods and commas are placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what was said.

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly?

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An example is: She said, 'I will be there soon.'

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are used to denote spoken words or to highlight specific phrases.

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Can quotation marks be used for titles?

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Yes, quotation marks are often used for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.