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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 to show direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation mark (like a period or question mark) should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to write a question with quotation marks?

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Example: Did she say, "We'll leave at 3:15?"

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How do you capitalize words in a sentence with quotation marks?

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The first word in the quotation should be capitalized if it starts a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct quotation marks?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What is the rule for using commas with quotation marks?

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Commas should be placed inside the quotation marks when they are part of the quoted material.

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How do you quote a question?

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Example: He asked, "Are you coming to the party?"

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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 speech, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.

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

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Keep the question mark inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quote.