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 enclose direct speech or a quotation.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You start with the speaker's words in quotation marks, followed by a comma, and then the rest of the sentence.

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What is the correct way to write: Mikayla said, 'Let's finish this puzzle.'?

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The correct way is: Mikayla said, "Let's finish this puzzle."

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What is the correct way to write: Iris said, 'The car is making a funny noise.'?

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The correct way is: Iris said, "The car is making a funny noise."

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How do you show a question in quotation marks?

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You still use quotation marks, but make sure the question mark is inside the quotes if it's part of the spoken words.

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What is the correct way to write: Zena whispered, 'Are you going to eat all the cake?'?

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The correct way is: Zena whispered, "Are you going to eat all the cake?"

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What do you do if the sentence is a statement?

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You put the statement in quotation marks and end it with a period inside the quotes.

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What is the correct way to write: Brian said, 'It is a lovely day!'?

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The correct way is: Brian said, "It is a lovely day!"

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What punctuation goes before the quotation marks?

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A comma is usually placed before the quotation marks when introducing the spoken words.