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 sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation mark (like a period or comma) usually goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: He said I am happy?

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He said, "I am happy."

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What is the correct way to write: She asked where are you going?

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She asked, "Where are you going?"

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What do you do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like commas and periods go inside the quotation marks.

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How do you write a question with quotation marks?

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You write the question inside quotation marks and place the question mark inside if it is part of the quoted speech.

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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: Can you help me? he asked?

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"Can you help me?" he asked.

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What is the correct way to write: I want to go home she said?

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"I want to go home," she said.