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 by someone or to highlight a specific phrase or title.

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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 like poems or articles.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks when someone is speaking?

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The punctuation for the spoken part goes inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading!" said Sarah.

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What is the correct placement of commas in sentences with quotation marks?

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Commas should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "Let's go out and play," said Bruce.

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How do you use quotation marks with exclamations?

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When someone shouts or exclaims, the exclamation mark goes inside the quotation marks. For example: "Watch out!" she yelled.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with questions?

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If the quoted speech is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. For example: "Are you coming?" he asked.

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How do you quote a title of a short story?

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You use quotation marks around the title. For example: Have you read "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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The punctuation for the entire sentence goes outside the quotation marks. For example: Did you hear him say, "I will be late"?

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What is an example of a quote that needs quotation marks?

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An example is: "To be or not to be, that is the question," from Shakespeare's Hamlet.