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 to enclose direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place punctuation marks inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to write a question in quotation marks?

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Example: My brother asked, "Will you help me with this?"

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What is the correct way to write an exclamation in quotation marks?

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Example: "We won the game!" screamed the winning team.

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How do you use quotation marks with dialogue?

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Start a new paragraph for each speaker and use quotation marks to indicate their spoken words.

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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 format a quote that is longer than one sentence?

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For longer quotes, use a block quote format without quotation marks, indenting the entire quote.

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What is an example of incorrect quotation mark usage?

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Incorrect: The doctor asked “What does not feel well?” Correct: The doctor asked, “What does not feel well?”

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What should you do if a quote ends with a question mark?

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Keep the question mark inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.