Quotation Marks Practice

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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 question in quotation marks?

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The question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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How do you punctuate a statement in quotation marks?

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A period should be placed inside the quotation marks at the end of a statement.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quotation?

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The first word of a complete quotation should be capitalized.

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What is an example of a correct quotation?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What is an example of an incorrect quotation?

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"I love reading books, said Sarah." (The comma should be inside the quotation marks.)

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How do you quote a question within a sentence?

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You can say, "Did you hear her ask, 'What time is it?'"

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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 question mark?

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If the quote ends with a question mark, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.