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?

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You place the punctuation inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is a speaker's tag?

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A speaker's tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a specific person, such as 'he said' or 'she shouted'.

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Where do you place quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are placed around the exact words spoken by a person.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I love reading' said Sarah?

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The correct way is: 'I love reading,' said Sarah.

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What punctuation goes after a quote when it is followed by a speaker's tag?

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A comma goes after the quote before the speaker's tag.

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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, e.g., 'He said, "Hello!"'.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what was said.

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

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"I can't wait for the weekend!" exclaimed Tom.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word in a quote if it starts a sentence.