Using Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a question mark?

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If the quote ends with a question mark, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker's name?

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You should place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the quote is followed by a speaker's name.

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Is it correct to say: 'He said, 'I am happy.'?

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No, the correct format is: 'He said, "I am happy."'

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What do you do if a quote is interrupted?

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If a quote is interrupted, use commas to separate the parts of the quote.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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The first word of a complete quote should be capitalized.

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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.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I love pizza,' she said?

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It is correct as is: 'I love pizza,' she said.

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When quoting a statement, what must you do?

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You must copy the words exactly as they were spoken or written.

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Is this correct: 'He exclaimed, 'What a beautiful day!'?

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Yes, that is correct.