"Quotation Marks"

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show the exact words someone said.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to enclose direct speech or a quote.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You start with a quotation mark, write the spoken words, and end with another quotation mark.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation at the end of the spoken words goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence with quotation marks?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What do we call the words inside quotation marks?

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The words inside quotation marks are called a quote or direct speech.

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How do you show a question in quotation marks?

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You still use quotation marks, and the question mark goes inside if it's part of the spoken words.

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What is the correct way to write: Rhonda said, I love dogs?

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The correct way is: Rhonda said, "I love dogs."

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What is the correct way to write: Where will you go? she asked.

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The correct way is: "Where will you go?" she asked.

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What is the correct way to write: Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

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The correct way is: "Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.