Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech or a quotation.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation for the sentence usually goes inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to write: Mom said, 'It's time for dinner.'?

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The correct way is: Mom said, 'It's time for dinner.' (Use double quotes for direct speech).

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How do you write a question with quotation marks?

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You place the question inside quotation marks and add a question mark outside if the entire sentence is a question.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I love ice cream' she said?

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The correct way is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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What do you do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like commas and periods usually go inside the quotation marks.

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How do you write: 'Can you help me?' he asked?

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The correct way is: 'Can you help me?' he asked.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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

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How do you write: 'It's a beautiful day' she exclaimed?

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The correct way is: 'It's a beautiful day!' she exclaimed.