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 do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a question inside quotation marks?

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The question mark goes inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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

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The correct way is to place the quote within quotation marks and follow it with proper punctuation.

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Is this sentence correct? 'She said, I love ice cream.'

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No, it should be: 'She said, "I love ice cream."'

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What punctuation goes at the end of a quoted sentence?

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It depends on the sentence; it can be a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

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How do you show a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, like this: 'He said, "Hello!"'

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly?

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An example is: 'The teacher said, "Please read the book."'

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What happens if you forget to close the quotation marks?

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The sentence may be confusing and unclear, as it won't indicate where the quote ends.

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Can quotation marks be used for titles?

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Yes, quotation marks are used for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.