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 question in quotation marks?

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

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How do you punctuate an exclamation in quotation marks?

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If the quoted speech is an exclamation, the exclamation mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Did you see that?' she asked.

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"Did you see that?" she asked.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I can't believe it!' he shouted.

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"I can't believe it!" he shouted.

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

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"I love ice cream," she said.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Are you coming?' he asked.

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"Are you coming?" he asked.

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What do you do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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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.