Schools around the World Grammar

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is the exact words someone said, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show the exact words someone said. They look like this: " ".

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How do you start a sentence with a quote?

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You start with the speaker's words in quotation marks, followed by a comma before the closing quotation.

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What is the correct way to write a quote?

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The correct way includes starting with a capital letter, using quotation marks, and ending with proper punctuation.

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What punctuation goes inside quotation marks?

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Periods and commas usually go inside quotation marks.

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What is a dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people, often written in quotes.

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a question?

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If the quote is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of using quotes in writing?

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Quotes are used to show what someone said exactly, to add emphasis, or to provide evidence.

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What is a speaker tag?

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A speaker tag is a phrase that tells who is speaking, usually placed before or after the quote.

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What is the correct way to write a quote with a speaker tag?

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You write the quote, then add the speaker tag after a comma, like this: "I love ice cream," said Juan.