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 place quotation marks around the spoken words. For example: "I love to play!"

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

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Quotation marks should be placed around the question. Example: "Are you coming?"

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote?

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You should write: He said, "It's a beautiful day!"

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Where do punctuation marks go when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like periods and commas go inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks?

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"I can't wait for the weekend!" said Sarah.

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How do you show a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks inside double quotation marks. Example: "He said, 'Hello!'"

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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 used for quotes within quotes.

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What should you do if a sentence ends with a quote?

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Place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks. Example: "It's time to go!".