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 should quotation marks be placed in a sentence with dialogue?

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Quotation marks should enclose the spoken words, and punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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The punctuation mark (like a period or question mark) should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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When should single quotation marks be used 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 using quotation marks with titles?

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Quotation marks are used for titles of short works such as articles, poems, and songs.

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

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A long quote should be formatted as a block quote, which is indented and does not use quotation marks.

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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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How do you indicate a quote that has been altered for clarity?

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You can use brackets to indicate any changes made to the original quote.

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What is the purpose of using ellipses in quotations?

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Ellipses are used to indicate that part of the quote has been omitted.

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

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