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 or written by someone.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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You should use quotation marks when you are quoting someone's exact words.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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Place the quotation marks around the quoted words and use a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a statement.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word inside quotation marks?

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The first word inside quotation marks should be capitalized if it is the beginning of a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I love reading books," said Maria.

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What do you do with punctuation marks when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotes?

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A direct quote uses the exact words of a speaker, while an indirect quote paraphrases what someone said.

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How do you quote a question or exclamation?

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

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

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"Are you coming to the party?" asked John.

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

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"What a beautiful day!" exclaimed Sarah.