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 by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue, quoting someone, or highlighting a specific term or phrase.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material. For example: "She said, 'Hello!'".

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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Start a new paragraph for each speaker and use quotation marks to enclose their spoken words.

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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 often used for quotes within quotes.

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How do you use quotation marks with question marks?

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If the quoted material is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks. Example: She asked, "Are you coming?".

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What should you do if a quote is interrupted?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark and continue the quote after the interruption. Example: "I think," she said, "that we should go now."

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How do you indicate a quote that is longer than one sentence?

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Use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the entire quote, and maintain proper punctuation throughout.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to use a comma before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote.