Text Quotations

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone else.

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How should a direct quotation be formatted in a sentence?

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A direct quotation should be enclosed in quotation marks and integrated into the sentence appropriately.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quotation?

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The text says, "Apples are good for you!"

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How do you attribute a quotation to its author?

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You can attribute a quotation by including the author's name and the context in which it was said or written.

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What is the correct way to quote a statement made by an author?

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You should use quotation marks around the author's exact words and provide context for the quote.

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What is a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words spoken or written by someone, presented within quotation marks.

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When should you use single quotation marks 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 difference between a direct quotation and an indirect quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words of the speaker, while an indirect quotation paraphrases the speaker's words without using quotation marks.

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How do you handle punctuation when quoting a sentence?

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Punctuation marks such as periods and commas should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a correctly formatted quotation in a sentence?

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"Elephants have around 150,000 muscles in their trunk," writes William DeBrow.