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 or written by someone.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when you are quoting someone directly or when you are mentioning the title of a short work, like a poem or a short story.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is part of a sentence?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks like commas or periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quote in a sentence?

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For example: "I love reading," said Sam.

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What is an example of incorrect use of quotation marks?

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Incorrect: Sam read a story about "sea turtles" to his class. (The phrase 'sea turtles' should not be in quotes.)

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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. For example: "He said, 'I will be there soon.'"

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What is the difference between quotation marks and italics?

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Quotation marks are used for direct quotes and titles of short works, while italics are used for titles of longer works like books and movies.

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What is the correct way to write a title of a poem?

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The title of a poem should be in quotation marks. For example: "The Road Not Taken" is a famous poem.

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What punctuation goes at the end of a quote?

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If the quote is a complete sentence, place the period inside the quotation marks. For example: "I enjoy reading."

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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Correct: "The cat is on the roof," she said.