Quotation Marks - Practice

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words someone said.

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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 write a sentence with a quote?

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Start with the speaker's words in quotation marks, followed by a comma if needed, and then the speaker's name.

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What is the correct punctuation for a quote at the end of a sentence?

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

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How do you write a quote that is a question?

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Put the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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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 do you do with punctuation when quoting someone?

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Punctuation that is part of the quote goes inside the quotation marks.

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How do you write a quote that is a command?

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Use quotation marks around the command and include a comma before the quote if needed.

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What is an example of a quote with a speaker's name?

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"I love reading," said Sarah.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech uses quotation marks; indirect speech does not.