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 or to highlight a specific phrase.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech, to indicate titles of short works, or to highlight specific words.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks when someone is speaking?

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Place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the opening quotation mark if the sentence continues after the speech.

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

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

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What punctuation goes inside quotation marks when a sentence ends?

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A period or a comma goes inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a complete sentence.

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How do you write a question with quotation marks?

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You place the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Can we go to the park'?

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The correct way is: '"Can we go to the park?" she asked.'.

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What do you do if a quote is at the end of a sentence?

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If a quote is at the end of a sentence, place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, like this: 'He said, "I am happy."'.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct quotation marks?

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An example is: 'She said, "I will be there soon."'.