Quotations

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It is often used to convey a specific idea or to provide evidence in writing.

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When should you change paragraphs in dialogue?

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You should change paragraphs when someone different begins speaking.

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How do you correctly punctuate a quotation?

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You place the quoted material within quotation marks and ensure proper punctuation is used, such as placing a comma before the opening quotation mark.

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What is the correct format for a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation should include the speaker's words exactly as they were spoken, enclosed in quotation marks, and properly punctuated.

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What is the purpose of using quotations in writing?

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Quotations are used to provide evidence, support arguments, or convey the exact words of a speaker.

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How do you punctuate a quotation that is a question?

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If the quotation is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: Kelly shouted, Let's go to the beach!

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The correct way is: Kelly shouted, "Let's go to the beach!"

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

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The first word of a quotation should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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How do you write a quotation that is part of a larger sentence?

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You should integrate the quotation into the sentence and use appropriate punctuation, such as commas.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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An example is: The teacher said, "Please turn in your homework by Friday."