Quotes and Quotation Marks

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What is the purpose of quotation marks 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 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, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a question within a quotation?

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If the quoted material is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you format a quote that is a statement?

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When quoting a statement, use quotation marks around the statement and place the punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with dialogue?

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Each new speaker's dialogue should start on a new line, and quotation marks should be used to indicate the spoken words.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence with a quote?

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The teacher said, 'Please complete your homework by Friday.'

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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, while the outer quote uses double quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence that includes a quote at the end?

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The student asked, 'Can I go to the library?' before the bell rang.

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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 speaker's words.

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When should you use quotation marks for titles?

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