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 should the first word inside quotation marks be capitalized?

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The first word inside quotation marks should be capitalized if it begins a complete sentence.

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Where should punctuation marks be placed when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and the sentence should end with appropriate punctuation before the closing quotation mark.

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What does it mean to quote someone?

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To quote someone means to repeat their exact words, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you write a sentence that includes a quote?

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You write the quote in quotation marks and include a tag (like 'said' or 'stated') after it.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I love reading books," said Maria.

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What happens if you forget to use quotation marks?

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If you forget to use quotation marks, it may look like the words are your own, and it can lead to confusion.

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Can you use quotation marks for titles of short works?

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Yes, quotation marks are used for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks?

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The purpose of using quotation marks is to show that the words are someone else's exact words.