Commas and 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 do we use quotation marks?

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

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, for example: apples, bananas, and oranges.

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

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Quotation marks should enclose the exact words spoken, for example: She said, "Hello!".

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Is this sentence correct? The sign says, 'Stop.'

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No, it should be: The sign says, "Stop.".

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What punctuation mark comes at the end of a quoted sentence?

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A period or an exclamation mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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If the quote is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks, for example: He asked, "Are you coming?".

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What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions?

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Use a comma before conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or' when connecting two independent clauses.

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Is this correct? The teacher said, 'You must listen.'

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Yes, it is correct.