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

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The punctuation mark (like a period or question 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.

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What is the correct format for a quote followed by a speaker?

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The correct format is: "Quote," said the speaker.

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What is an example of a quote with correct punctuation?

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"I love reading!" she exclaimed.

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How do you use quotation marks with dialogue?

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Each new speaker's dialogue should start on a new line, and their spoken words should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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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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What should you do if a quote ends with a punctuation mark?

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If a quote ends with a punctuation mark, that punctuation should be included inside the quotation marks.

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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 the interruption in commas: "I think," she said, "that we should go."