Quotation Mark Assignment

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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 specific phrases.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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If a quote is at the end of a sentence, the punctuation (like a period or exclamation mark) goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quote that is a question?

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When quoting a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks if the quote itself is a question.

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How do you format a quote that is part of a larger sentence?

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You should place a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a phrase like 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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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 quotes, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a quote?

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You should capitalize the first word in a quote if it starts a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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Correct: She said, "I will be there soon." Incorrect: She said, "I will be there soon".

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How do you quote dialogue in a story?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words, and start a new paragraph for each new speaker.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with titles?

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Use quotation marks for the titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

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

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If a quote ends with a question mark or exclamation point, that punctuation should be included inside the quotation marks.