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 should you use quotation marks?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation marks (like periods and commas) usually go inside the quotation marks.

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

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She said, "I love reading books!"

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What do you do with the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word of a quote if it is a complete sentence.

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

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Place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks, e.g., "It's a sunny day!".

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech uses quotation marks to show exact words, while indirect speech paraphrases without quotation marks.

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Can you use quotation marks for titles?

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Yes, use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, or songs.

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What happens to punctuation when a quote is interrupted?

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If a quote is interrupted, use a comma before the closing quotation marks, e.g., "I think," she said, "it's a great idea."