Speech marks

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What are speech marks?

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Speech marks, also known as quotation marks, are punctuation marks used to show the exact words someone has said.

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When do we use speech marks?

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We use speech marks to enclose direct speech, which is the exact words spoken by someone.

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How do you add speech marks to a sentence?

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Place the speech marks at the beginning and end of the spoken words.

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Example of a sentence with speech marks:

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"I love reading!" said the girl.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

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"I am happy," said John.

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What do you call the words inside speech marks?

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The words inside speech marks are called direct speech.

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What punctuation comes after the speech marks when someone is speaking?

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A comma is used before the closing speech marks if the sentence continues after the speech.

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What is the difference between speech marks and apostrophes?

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Speech marks are used for direct speech, while apostrophes are used to show possession or to form contractions.

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Can speech marks be used for titles of books or songs?

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Yes, speech marks can also be used to indicate the titles of short works like articles, songs, or chapters.

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What is an example of a question in speech marks?

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"What time is it?" asked Sarah.