Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote?

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When a quote is part of a sentence, the punctuation (like commas or periods) usually goes inside the quotation marks.

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly? "I love reading books" said Sarah.

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No, it should be: "I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What is the correct way to write a question with quotation marks?

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

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Identify the error in this sentence: "Can you help me?" asked John.

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The sentence is correct; there is no error.

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

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How do you quote a statement that ends with a period?

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If the statement is a complete sentence, the period goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct punctuation for this quote: The teacher said, "Finish your homework?"

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It should be: The teacher said, "Finish your homework?".

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue, citing someone else's words, or highlighting specific terms.

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Is this sentence correct? "I can't believe it's already Friday!" she exclaimed.

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Yes, the sentence is correct.