QUOTATIONS

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What are quotations?

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Quotations are the exact words spoken by someone, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks to indicate the exact words spoken by a person or to highlight a specific phrase.

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What is the correct punctuation for a quotation at the end of a sentence?

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Place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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How do you punctuate a quotation that is a question?

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If the quoted material is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for commas in quotations?

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A comma should be placed before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote.

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How do you format a quotation that is followed by a speaker's name?

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The quotation should be followed by a comma before the speaker's name.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quotation?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotations?

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A direct quotation is the exact words spoken, while an indirect quotation paraphrases what someone said.

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How do you quote a statement that is interrupted?

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Use quotation marks around the entire statement and place the interruption in commas. Example: "I think," she said, "that we should go now."

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What should you do if a quotation is longer than one sentence?

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For longer quotations, use a block quote format, which does not require quotation marks.