Comma-Quotations

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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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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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When do you use a comma before a quotation?

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You use a comma before a quotation when introducing someone's exact words.

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Example of a sentence with a comma before a quotation.

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She said, "I will be there soon."

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation?

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The correct way is to place punctuation inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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True or False: Quotation marks are used to show dialogue.

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True

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What punctuation is used to end a question in a quotation?

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A question mark is used to end a question in a quotation.

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Example of a question in a quotation.

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"Are you coming to the party?" she asked.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas help clarify meaning by separating ideas, items in a list, or clauses.

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How do you correctly write a quotation that is a statement?

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You write it with a comma before the quotation and punctuation inside the quotation marks, e.g., He said, "It is a nice day."