Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a question within quotation marks?

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If a question is within quotation marks, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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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 a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a dialogue tag.

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What should you do with the first word of a quotation?

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Capitalize the first word of a quotation.

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How do you punctuate a statement within quotation marks?

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

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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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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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When do you use quotation marks for titles?

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Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a quote is at the end of a sentence?

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If the quote ends the sentence, the punctuation goes inside the quotation marks.

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How do you indicate a quote that is interrupted?

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Use commas to separate the quote from the dialogue tag, and continue the quote after the tag.