Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quotation?

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You place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the opening quotation mark if the sentence introduces the quote.

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What is the correct way to write a quote at the beginning of a sentence?

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Capitalize the first word of the quote.

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When do you use a comma in relation to quotation marks?

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Use a comma before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: Mom said, 'It's time for dinner.'

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The correct punctuation is: Mom said, 'It's time for dinner.' (with single quotes inside the sentence).

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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, while the outer quote uses double quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuation at the end of a quote?

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If the quote is a complete sentence, the punctuation (like a period or question mark) goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of incorrect quotation mark usage?

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Incorrect: She said, 'I love ice cream.' and I do too. (The second part should not have a capital 'I').

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What should you do if a quote is a question?

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If the quote is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotes?

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A direct quote uses the exact words of the speaker, while an indirect quote paraphrases what the speaker said.