Using Quotations Marks Correctly update

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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 should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks to enclose direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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Place the quotation marks around the quoted material and use appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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

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The question mark should be inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the correct way to write a quote that ends with a period?

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The period should be placed outside the quotation marks if the entire sentence is a statement.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, while the outer quote uses double quotation marks.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I love reading," 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 is a complete sentence.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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Place the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the correct format for a quote that is a statement?

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"The sky is blue," he explained.