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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The punctuation mark (like a period or comma) usually goes inside the quotation marks.

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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.'

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What is the correct way to write: He asked, 'Are you coming'?

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The correct way is: He asked, 'Are you coming?'

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How do you show a question in quotation marks?

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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: 'I love ice cream,' she said?

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

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What do you do with punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Let's go,' he said?

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The correct way is: 'Let's go,' he said.

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How do you write a quote that ends with an exclamation mark?

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You place the exclamation mark inside the quotation marks.