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 do we use quotation marks?

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

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the exact words spoken. For example: "I love reading!"

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What is the correct placement of punctuation with quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like commas and periods usually go inside the quotation marks.

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Select the correct sentence: 'She said, "Hello!"' or 'She said, "Hello!".'

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The correct sentence is 'She said, "Hello!".' The period goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken or written by someone, enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence with a question in quotation marks?

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"Are you coming to the party?" she asked.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote. For example: "He said, 'I will be there.'"

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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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Select the correct sentence: '"I can't wait!" she exclaimed.' or '"I can't wait!" she exclaimed.'

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Both are correct, but the punctuation must be inside the quotation marks.