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 or written by someone.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation mark (like a period or question mark) usually goes inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks?

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"I love reading books!" said Sarah.

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What is the correct way to write a question with quotation marks?

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"What time is it?" asked John.

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How do you capitalize the first word in a quote?

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The first word in a quote should always be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are used for direct speech, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.

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What should you do if a quote ends with a question mark?

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

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How do you write a statement with quotation marks?

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"The weather is nice today," said Tom.

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What is an example of incorrect use of quotation marks?

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"I love ice cream said Lisa." (missing closing quotation mark)