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 or written by someone.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the exact words spoken. For example: "I love reading!"

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks in dialogue?

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The first part of the dialogue should end with a comma before the closing quotation mark. For example: "I am happy," she said.

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What punctuation goes inside quotation marks?

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Periods and commas usually go inside the quotation marks.

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What punctuation goes outside quotation marks?

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Colons and semicolons usually go outside the quotation marks.

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How do you quote a question?

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You place the question inside quotation marks. For example: Did she say, "Are you coming?"

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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!" said Tom.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place a comma before the opening quotation mark.

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How do you quote a statement that is interrupted?

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You can use quotation marks around the entire statement and place commas where needed. For example: "I think," she said, "that we should go now."