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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When a quote is included in a sentence, punctuation marks such as commas and periods are placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to quote 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.

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Provide an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly.

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Emma asked, "Can you help me with my homework?"

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are typically used for direct speech, while single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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How should quotation marks be used with punctuation?

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Quotation marks should enclose the quoted material, and punctuation related to the quote should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of incorrect use of quotation marks?

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Incorrect: She said, 'I will go.' Incorrect because single quotes are used instead of double quotes for direct speech.

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When should you use quotation marks for titles?

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

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with dialogue?

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In dialogue, each new speaker's words should start on a new line, and their spoken words should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you indicate a quote that is interrupted by a tag?

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Place the first part of the quote in quotation marks, then insert the tag, followed by a comma, and then continue the quote in quotation marks.