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 quote.

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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 if needed, and then the rest of the sentence.

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What is the correct way to write: Emma said, 'Hello'?

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The correct way is: Emma said, 'Hello.'

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What punctuation goes inside quotation marks?

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Periods and commas usually go inside quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: The teacher said, 'You did a great job'?

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The correct way is: The teacher said, 'You did a great job!'

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How do you show a question in quotation marks?

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You place the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted speech is a question.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct quotation marks?

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An example is: 'I love reading,' said Sarah.

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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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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are used for direct speech, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.