Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks

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English

3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are quotation marks?

Back

Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use quotation marks?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of incorrect use of quotation marks?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

Back

Use single quotation marks for the inner quote. For example: "He said, 'I will be there soon.'"

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between quotation marks and italics?

Back

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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