Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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How do you punctuate a question within quotation marks?

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You place the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote?

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You should start the quote with a capital letter and end it with the appropriate punctuation before the closing quotation mark.

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Is this sentence correct? "I love reading" said Sarah.

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No, it should be: "I love reading," said Sarah.

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

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You capitalize the first word of a quotation.

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How do you punctuate a statement within quotation marks?

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You place a comma before the opening quotation mark if the statement is preceded by a dialogue tag.

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What is an example of a correct use of quotation marks?

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"It's a beautiful day!" she exclaimed.

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When do you use single quotation marks?

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Single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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What is the rule for punctuation when quoting someone?

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

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How do you indicate a quote that is interrupted?

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You use a comma to separate the quote from the dialogue tag.