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.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech, to indicate titles of short works, or to highlight specific words.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks correctly?

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You place the spoken words inside quotation marks and use a comma before the opening quotation mark if introducing the speech.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: '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 when a sentence ends?

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If the quoted sentence ends with a period or a comma, it goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct placement of commas in relation to quotation marks?

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Commas should be placed inside the quotation marks when they are part of the quoted material.

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How do you quote a question?

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You place the question inside quotation marks and add a question mark before the closing quotation mark.

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

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"I can't wait for the weekend!" she exclaimed.

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What do you do if a quote is interrupted?

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You place the first part of the quote in quotation marks, then add the interruption, followed by the rest of the quote in quotation marks.

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How do you quote a statement that is a question?

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You write it as: "Are we going to the park?" he asked.