Quotation Marks in Dialogue.

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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 a person or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

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When writing dialogue, the spoken words should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks like commas or periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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

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The correct way is: Sam said, 'I love ice cream.' (Note: The period goes inside the quotation marks.)

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Which of the following is correct? 'I can't wait,' she said. or 'I can't wait.' she said?

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'I can't wait,' she said. (The comma is inside the quotation marks.)

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What do you do if a sentence ends with a quote?

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If a sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation mark (like a period or question mark) should be placed 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. For example: 'He said, "Hello!"'.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks help to clarify who is speaking and to separate spoken words from the rest of the text.

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When should you use a comma before a quote?

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Use a comma before a quote when introducing the spoken words, such as: She said, 'Let's go!'

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What is an example of a sentence with correct quotation mark usage?

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An example is: 'I will be there soon,' he promised.

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How do you write a question in dialogue?

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When writing a question in dialogue, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. For example: 'Are you coming?' she asked.