Quotation Marks

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What are quotation marks used for?

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

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Where do you place quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are placed before the first word of the quote and after the last word of the quote.

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What is the correct punctuation for a quote that ends with a question?

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The question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is part of a larger sentence?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and the sentence should end with appropriate punctuation outside the quotes.

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What happens to the first word of a quote?

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The first word of a quote should be capitalized.

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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"I love reading books," said Sarah.

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What is an indirect quote?

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An indirect quote paraphrases what someone said without using their exact words.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is interrupted?

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Use quotation marks around the quoted material, and place commas or other punctuation as needed.

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What is the rule for commas in quotes?

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Commas should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What should you do if a quote is longer than one sentence?

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Use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the entire quote, and capitalize the first word of the quote.