QUOTATION MARKS

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show the exact words someone said.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to enclose direct speech or quotes.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the words that are spoken. For example: "I love ice cream!"

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What is the correct way to write: Obi Wan Kenobi said, The force will be with you always.

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The correct way is: Obi Wan Kenobi said, "The force will be with you always."

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What is the correct way to write: Ben said, I really enjoyed the movie!

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The correct way is: Ben said, "I really enjoyed the movie!"

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What is the correct way to write: Kim said, the car is making a funny noise.

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The correct way is: Kim said, "The car is making a funny noise."

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What is the correct way to write: Jim said it is a lovely day!

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The correct way is: Jim said, "It is a lovely day!"

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What is the correct way to write: Yoda said, Fear is the path to the dark side.

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The correct way is: Yoda said, "Fear is the path to the dark side."

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What punctuation mark goes at the end of a quote?

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A punctuation mark like a period, question mark, or exclamation mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What do we call the words inside quotation marks?

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The words inside quotation marks are called a quote or direct speech.