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 should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks to enclose direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works like poems and articles.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place punctuation marks inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to quote a sentence?

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Begin and end the quoted material with quotation marks, and ensure proper punctuation.

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly?

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"I love reading," she said.

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How do you use quotation marks with titles?

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Use quotation marks for titles of short works, such as poems, articles, and songs.

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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 used for quotes within quotes.

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

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Place the question mark inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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How do you quote a dialogue in a story?

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

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What is an example of incorrect use of quotation marks?

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"She said she would come to the party." is correct, but "She said she would come to the party." is incorrect if the quote is not exact.