Using Text Quotes

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is when you write the exact words someone said or wrote.

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Where does punctuation go when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation goes inside the quotes.

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How do you correctly write a quote in a sentence?

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You should place the quoted text within quotation marks and include any necessary punctuation inside the quotes.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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She said, "I love reading books!"

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, often used in academic writing.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote uses the exact words of the speaker, while a paraphrase rephrases the speaker's ideas in your own words.

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

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If the quoted material is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of incorrect punctuation in a quote?

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Incorrect: The text says, "Apples are good for you!" Incorrect because the punctuation is outside the quotes.