Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose a speaker's exact words.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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If the quote is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks. Example: Did she say, "Are we there yet?"

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What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker's tag?

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Example: "I love reading," said the teacher.

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When do you use a comma with quotation marks?

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Use a comma before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote. Example: She said, "Let's go to the park."

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What is the correct placement of punctuation in a quote?

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Periods and commas go inside the quotation marks. Example: "It's a sunny day," she said.

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

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Start the sentence with the quote and follow it with a comma if there's a speaker's tag. Example: "It's time to eat," he announced.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote. Example: She said, "I heard him say, 'Let's go!'"

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What is a speaker's tag?

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A speaker's tag identifies who is speaking, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotes?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken, while an indirect quote paraphrases what was said.

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How do you write a quote that is a statement?

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Example: She said, "I will finish my homework."