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.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues.

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Example of a sentence with quotation marks:

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"I love reading books," she said.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Time for school Mom called.'?

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The correct way is: "Time for school," Mom called.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I want to play outside I said.'?

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The correct way is: "I want to play outside," I said.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Did you finish your chores Mom asked?'?

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The correct way is: "Did you finish your chores?" Mom asked.

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What do we do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like commas and question marks should be placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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What is an example of a question using quotation marks?

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

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What is the difference between direct speech and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what was said.