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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Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotes, titles of short works, and to indicate irony or sarcasm.

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How do you punctuate a quote that comes before the speaker's name?

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Place a comma before the opening quotation mark. Example: "I love reading," said Sarah.

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How do you punctuate a quote that comes after the speaker's name?

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Place a comma after the speaker's name and before the opening quotation mark. Example: Sarah said, "I love reading."

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What is the correct punctuation for a quote that ends a sentence?

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The punctuation mark (like a period) should be placed inside the closing quotation mark. Example: "I love reading."

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quote that is interrupted by the speaker's name?

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Use commas to separate the quote from the speaker's name. Example: "I love reading," Sarah said, "especially mysteries."

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How do you punctuate a quote that includes a question mark?

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

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with dialogue?

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Each time a new speaker talks, start a new paragraph and use quotation marks for their spoken words.

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How do you handle quotes within quotes?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote inside the quote. Example: "He said, 'I will be there soon.'"

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What is an example of a quote that needs a comma before it?

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Example: The teacher said, "Please complete your homework."