Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show 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 to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the words that are being spoken.

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks in a sentence?

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The quotation marks should come before the first word spoken and after the last word spoken.

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What punctuation goes inside quotation marks when someone is speaking?

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Periods and commas go inside the quotation marks.

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What punctuation goes outside quotation marks?

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Question marks and exclamation points can go outside if they are not part of the quoted speech.

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Can you give an example of a sentence with quotation marks?

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"I love to read books!" said Sarah.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken by someone, placed within quotation marks.

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What is an indirect quote?

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An indirect quote is when you summarize what someone said without using their exact words.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are used for direct speech, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.