Quotation Marks

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What is the correct way to punctuate a title in a sentence?

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Titles of short works, such as stories or poems, should be enclosed in quotation marks. For example: "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty is an interesting story.

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Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks incorrectly?

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Sam read a story about "sea turtles" to his class. The quotation marks should not be used around 'sea turtles' as it implies that the term is not being used in its literal sense.

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How do you correctly quote a question in dialogue?

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When quoting a question in dialogue, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material. For example: Larry asked, "What about you?"

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What is the correct punctuation for a question asked in dialogue?

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When a question is asked in dialogue, it should be enclosed in quotation marks, and the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the spoken question.

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How should titles of poems be punctuated in a sentence?

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Titles of poems should be enclosed in quotation marks. For example: The poet writes about a cricket in the poem "Greenleaf in the Spring."

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works. They help clarify what is being quoted or referenced.

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When should you use single quotation marks instead of double quotation marks?

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Single quotation marks are typically used to indicate a quote within a quote. For example: She said, "I heard him say, 'I will be late.'"

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What is the rule for punctuating titles of longer works, such as books or movies?

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Titles of longer works, such as books, movies, or plays, should be italicized or underlined, not placed in quotation marks.

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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 should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: He asked, "Are you coming?"

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What is the difference between using quotation marks and italics for titles?

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Quotation marks are used for shorter works (like articles, poems, and songs), while italics are used for longer works (like books, movies, and plays).