QUOTATIONS

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What are quotations?

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Quotations are the exact words spoken or written by someone, often enclosed in quotation marks.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks to indicate the exact words of a speaker or a written source.

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How do you punctuate a quotation that is a question?

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If the quotation is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a quotation that is a statement?

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If the quotation is a statement, place a comma before the closing quotation marks if it is followed by a tag (e.g., said, asked).

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What is a dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters, often represented with quotations.

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What is the correct format for a quotation followed by a speaker tag?

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

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotations?

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Direct quotations use the exact words of the speaker, while indirect quotations paraphrase what the speaker said.

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What punctuation is used at the end of a quotation that is a command?

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Use a period or an exclamation mark at the end of a command quotation, depending on the tone.

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How do you quote a sentence that ends with a period?

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If the quotation is a complete sentence, place the period inside the quotation marks.

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What is a speaker tag?

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A speaker tag identifies who is speaking, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.