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 that someone is speaking or to highlight a specific phrase or title.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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Example: She said, "I love reading books."

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks help readers understand who is speaking and what they are saying.

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What do you do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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

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Can you give an example of a sentence without quotation marks?

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Example: She loves reading books.

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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.

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How do you quote a title of a short story?

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You use quotation marks around the title. Example: "The Tortoise and the Hare".

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What is an example of a quote?

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Example: "To be or not to be, that is the question."

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What happens if you forget to use quotation marks?

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If you forget quotation marks, it may seem like you are stating something as your own instead of quoting someone.