Quotations and Quotation Marks M4L1

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks to enclose direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken or written by a person, enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker's name?

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The correct format is: "Quote," said the speaker.

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What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?

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A quote is the exact words of a speaker, while a paraphrase is a rewording of what someone said.

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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: "He said, 'Hello.'"

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word of a quote if it starts a sentence or is a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a correct quotation?

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"The sun sets in the west," she explained.

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How do you handle punctuation with quotes at the end of a sentence?

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If the quote ends the sentence, place the period inside the quotation marks.