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 someone or to highlight a specific phrase. They look like this: " ".

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show dialogue, to quote someone, or to highlight a specific term or phrase.

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What is an example of dialogue using quotation marks?

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An example of dialogue is: "I love reading books!" said Sarah.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation for the sentence should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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

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Example: Mason asked, "Are you coming to the party?".

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Can quotation marks be used for titles of short works?

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Yes, quotation marks are used for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

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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 sentence has a quote at the end?

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You should place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks. Example: "I will see you later," she said.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to close the quotation marks or placing punctuation outside of them.

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How can you tell if a sentence contains dialogue?

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A sentence contains dialogue if it has quotation marks around the spoken words.