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 by someone.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech or a quotation.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the opening quotation mark if the sentence continues after the quote.

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What is the correct way to write: She said, 'Hello'?

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The correct way is: She said, 'Hello.' (with a period inside the quotation marks if it's the end of the sentence).

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What is the correct way to write: 'I love pizza' she said?

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The correct way is: 'I love pizza,' she said.

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How do you punctuate a question in quotation marks?

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If the quoted speech is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Can you help me' he asked?

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The correct way is: 'Can you help me?' he asked.

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What do you do if a quote is at the end of a sentence?

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If a quote is at the end of a sentence, place the punctuation mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I finished my homework' she exclaimed?

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The correct way is: 'I finished my homework!' she exclaimed.

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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 speech, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.