Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you capitalize the first word in a quotation?

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Always capitalize the first word of a quotation, even if it appears in the middle of a sentence.

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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 question within a quotation?

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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 correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker's name?

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Use a comma before the opening quotation mark, e.g., Tim said, "I love reading!".

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When should you use single quotation marks?

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Single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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"I can't wait for summer!" said Sarah.

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How do you format a quote that is longer than one sentence?

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For longer quotes, use a block format without quotation marks, indenting the entire quote.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a quote is followed by a dialogue tag?

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The punctuation at the end of the quote should be inside the quotation marks, e.g., "It's a beautiful day," she said.

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What do you do if a quote ends with a question mark or exclamation point?

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If the quote ends with a question mark or exclamation point, keep it inside the quotation marks.