Quotations and Commas Practice

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What is the correct punctuation for a quote that is a question?

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When quoting a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material. For example: The server asked me, "Did you save room for dessert?"

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How should a quote be punctuated when it is at the beginning of a sentence?

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When a quote is at the beginning of a sentence, it should be followed by a comma if it is followed by a dialogue tag. For example: "Which doughnut would you like?" asked Sarah.

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What is the rule for punctuating a quote that is a statement?

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When quoting a statement, a comma should precede the quote if it is introduced by a dialogue tag. For example: The little girl said, "I live in Plano, Texas."

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a command?

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When quoting a command, the punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: Leah whispered in my ear, "Don't you dare tell a soul."

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What is the correct way to quote a question in dialogue?

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When quoting a question in dialogue, the question mark should be inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quote. For example: Scott whispered quietly, "Are you awake?"

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What is the purpose of using 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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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, often following the spoken words, such as 'he said' or 'she asked.'

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When should you use a comma before a dialogue tag?

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A comma should be used before a dialogue tag when the quote is a complete sentence. For example: "I love reading," she said.

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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 by someone, while an indirect quote paraphrases what someone said without using their exact words.

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How do you handle punctuation when quoting multiple sentences?

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When quoting multiple sentences, the punctuation for each sentence should be included within the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading. It's my favorite hobby," she said.