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 should you use quotation marks?

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You should use quotation marks when writing dialogue, quoting someone, or highlighting a specific term.

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How do you punctuate dialogue correctly?

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Start with a capital letter for the first word, use quotation marks around the spoken words, and place punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: John said, I love pizza?

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The correct way is: John said, "I love pizza."

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What punctuation goes at the end of a spoken sentence?

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A period, question mark, or exclamation point goes inside the quotation marks at the end of a spoken sentence.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can use a comma before the closing quotation marks to indicate a pause.

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What is the correct way to write: She asked, Do you want to play?

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The correct way is: She asked, "Do you want to play?"

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What do you do if a sentence continues after a quote?

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If a sentence continues after a quote, use a comma before the closing quotation marks and continue the sentence.

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How do you write 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 rule for capitalization in dialogue?

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The first word of a spoken sentence should always be capitalized.