Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks?

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

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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 punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation at the end of the spoken sentence goes inside the quotation marks.

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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 is the correct way to write: She asked, Can I play?

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She asked, "Can I play?"

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What do you do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation like periods and commas should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: They shouted, Watch out?

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They shouted, "Watch out!"

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What is the correct way to write: He replied, I will come?

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He replied, "I will come."

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What is the correct way to write: She said, I love ice cream?

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She said, "I love ice cream."

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What is the correct way to write: He exclaimed, What a beautiful day?

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He exclaimed, "What a beautiful day!"