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 show direct speech or to highlight specific words.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You start with a quotation mark, write the spoken words, and end with another quotation mark.

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What is the correct way to write: 'She said I love ice cream'?

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The correct way is: 'She said, "I love ice cream."'.

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What punctuation goes inside quotation marks?

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Periods and commas usually go inside quotation marks.

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What punctuation goes outside quotation marks?

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Question marks and exclamation points can go outside if they are not part of the quoted material.

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How do you show a quote within a quote?

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You use single quotation marks for the inner quote, like this: 'He said, "Hello!"'.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct quotation marks?

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"I am happy," she said.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word of a quote if it starts a sentence.

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How do you write a question in quotes?

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You write it like this: "Are you coming?" she asked.