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 should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks to enclose direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place punctuation marks inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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

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Example: The teacher said, "Please read the chapter."

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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 quotes, while single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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How do you use quotation marks with dialogue?

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Start a new paragraph for each speaker and use quotation marks to indicate their spoken words.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct quotation mark usage?

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"I love reading!" she exclaimed.

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What do you do if a quote ends with a question mark?

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The question mark goes inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quote.

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How do you indicate a quote that is interrupted?

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Use quotation marks around the entire quote and place punctuation inside: "I think, " she said, "that we should go."

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What is the rule for punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Commas and periods go inside the quotation marks, while colons and semicolons go outside.