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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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote?

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The punctuation for a quote typically goes inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct placement of quotation marks in relation to other punctuation marks?

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In American English, periods and commas are placed inside the quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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An example of a direct quote is: "I will be there at five," she said.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, e.g., "He said, 'I will come.'"

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What is the difference between a direct quote and an indirect quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken, while an indirect quote paraphrases the original statement.

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When should you use quotation marks for titles?

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Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word of a quote if it is a complete sentence.

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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 is indented and does not use quotation marks.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to close the quotation marks or misplacing punctuation.