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. They look like this: " ".

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when you are quoting someone’s exact words, indicating dialogue, or highlighting a specific term.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation that comes at the end of a quote should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading!"

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What is the correct way to write dialogue with quotation marks?

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When writing dialogue, start a new paragraph each time a different person speaks and use quotation marks to enclose their spoken words.

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Can quotation marks be used for titles?

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Yes, quotation marks can be used to indicate the titles of short works, such as articles, poems, or songs.

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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 quotes, while single quotation marks (' ') are often used for quotes within quotes.

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly?

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"I can't wait to go to the park!" said Sarah.

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

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If a quote ends with a question mark, place the question mark inside the quotation marks. For example: "Are you coming?" she asked.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with punctuation?

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Periods and commas go inside the quotation marks, while colons and semicolons go outside.

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How can you show that someone is speaking in writing?

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You can show that someone is speaking by using quotation marks around their spoken words and attributing the speech to them.