Quotation Practice

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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 show direct speech or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place the spoken words inside quotation marks, like this: "Hello!"

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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 sentence goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence using 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.

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How do you show a question in a quote?

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

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What is the correct way to write: Evie yelled, Yes!

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The correct way is: Evie yelled, "Yes!"

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What is the difference between direct speech and reported speech?

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Direct speech uses quotation marks to show exact words, while reported speech does not.

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

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Place the period after the closing quotation mark.