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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Where should the comma be placed when using quotation marks?

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The comma should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? "She said, 'Hello.'"

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True, it is punctuated correctly.

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a question mark?

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The question mark should be inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? My favorite book is 'Harry Potter'

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It should be: My favorite book is 'Harry Potter'.

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What is the rule for punctuating titles of short stories?

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Titles of short stories should be placed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is part of a larger sentence?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation should follow the rules for the sentence.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence? He asked, 'Are you coming?'

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It is correct as is: He asked, 'Are you coming?'

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When quoting someone, what punctuation is used before the quote?

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A comma is typically used before the quote.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? She said, 'I will be there.'

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It is correct as is: She said, 'I will be there.'