Quotes and 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 a person or to highlight a specific phrase.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue, quoting someone, or highlighting a specific term.

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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The correct way is to place a comma before the opening quotation mark and end the spoken words with punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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How do you indicate a question in dialogue?

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You place a question mark inside the quotation marks if the spoken words are a question.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks help to clarify who is speaking and to separate the speaker's words from the rest of the text.

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What punctuation mark is used to show the beginning and end of a quote?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to show the beginning and end of a quote.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"I can't wait to go to the park!" said Sam.

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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 can lead to confusion about who is speaking or what is being quoted.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks (" ") are typically used for direct quotes, while single quotation marks (' ') are often used for quotes within quotes.

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a period?

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If the quote ends with a period, the period goes inside the quotation marks.