Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show the exact words someone said.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech or to highlight specific words.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the words that are spoken. For example: "I love ice cream!"

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks with a question?

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When a sentence is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. Example: "Are you coming?" she asked.

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks with exclamation?

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When a sentence has an exclamation, the exclamation mark goes inside the quotation marks. Example: "Watch out!" he shouted.

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What do we call the words inside quotation marks?

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The words inside quotation marks are called a quote or direct speech.

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

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The punctuation mark (like a period) goes inside the quotation marks. Example: "I am happy."

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What happens if a quote is a part of a larger sentence?

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The quote still needs quotation marks, and the rest of the sentence is punctuated normally. Example: She said, "Let's go to the park."

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Can quotation marks be used for titles?

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Yes, quotation marks can be used for titles of short works like songs or articles. Example: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a song.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to close the quotation marks. Example: "I like pizza.