Quotation Marks

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are quotation marks?
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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone. They are represented by " (double quotes) or ' (single quotes).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use quotation marks?
Back
Quotation marks are used to enclose direct speech, quotations, titles of short works, and to highlight specific words or phrases.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence with a quotation?
Back
When a sentence includes a quotation, the punctuation (like commas and periods) typically goes inside the quotation marks.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct placement of commas in relation to quotation marks?
Back
Commas should be placed inside the quotation marks.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence with quotation marks?
Back
Mason asked his friend, "Do you have a pencil that I can borrow?"
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?
Back
Double quotation marks (" ") are used for direct quotes, while single quotation marks (' ') are often used for quotes within quotes.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
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Quotation marks help to clarify who is speaking and indicate that the words are not the writer's own.
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