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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Where do you place quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are placed around the exact words spoken, usually at the beginning and end of the quoted speech.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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Place the quotation marks around the quote, and the punctuation (like a period or exclamation mark) goes inside the quotation marks.

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

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You should place a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a phrase like 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you punctuate a question that is part of a quote?

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

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I love reading books," she said.

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What happens if you forget to use quotation marks?

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If you forget to use quotation marks, it may be unclear who is speaking or what is being quoted.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech uses quotation marks to show exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what someone said without quotes.

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How do you handle quotes within quotes?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote inside the quote. For example: "He said, 'I will be there soon.'"

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What is the rule for punctuation when a quote is at the beginning of a sentence?

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The punctuation for the quote goes inside the quotation marks, and the sentence continues after the quote.