Quotation Marks Practice

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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Place the quotation inside quotation marks, followed by the punctuation outside the closing quotation mark.

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What is the correct way to quote a statement?

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Use quotation marks around the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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When should you use quotation marks for titles?

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Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

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What is an example of direct speech using quotation marks?

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She said, "I will be there soon."

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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: "He said, 'Hello!'"

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What is the rule for punctuation with quotes in American English?

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In American English, commas and periods are placed inside the quotation marks.

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

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How do you format a quote that is a question?

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Place the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quote itself is a question.

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What is an example of a quote that is a question?

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