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 or to highlight a specific phrase.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue, quoting someone, or highlighting a specific term.

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Identify the correct placement of punctuation in dialogue: "I love reading books" said Sarah.

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There should be a comma after 'books': "I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a story.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks help to clarify who is speaking and indicate the exact words used.

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Identify the error: "Can we go to the park?" asked John.

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This sentence is correct; the question mark is inside the quotation marks.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is placing punctuation outside the quotation marks when it should be inside.

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How do you format a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the quote: "He said, 'Hello!'".

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What should you do if a sentence ends with dialogue?

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If the dialogue ends the sentence, place the punctuation inside the quotation marks and follow with a period.