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 the words that someone has said or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the words that are being spoken. For example: She said, "Hello!".

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Where do punctuation marks go in relation to quotation marks?

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

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What is the correct way to write: Mrs. Calderon declared, 'Diet Coke is my favorite soda.'?

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The correct way is: Mrs. Calderon declared, "Diet Coke is my favorite soda.".

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True or False: Quotation marks go around the words that are being said out loud.

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True.

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What is the correct way to write: Santiago said, 'I enjoy playing soccer with my friends.'?

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The correct way is: Santiago said, "I enjoy playing soccer with my friends.".

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What do we call the words inside quotation marks?

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The words inside quotation marks are called quoted speech or direct speech.

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True or False: Quotation marks are only used for spoken words.

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False. Quotation marks can also be used for titles of short works, like poems or articles.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I can't wait for Christmas,' stated Sophia?

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The correct way is: "I can't wait for Christmas," stated Sophia.