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. They are represented by two double quotes: " ".

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose direct speech, quotations, titles of short works, and to highlight specific words or phrases.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quotation?

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When a sentence includes a quotation, the punctuation (like commas and periods) typically goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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Example: "I love reading," she said.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are used for direct quotes, while single quotation marks are often used for quotes within quotes.

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How do you punctuate a question that is a quote?

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If the quote is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. Example: Did she really say, "Are you coming?"

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What is an example of incorrect quotation mark usage?

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Incorrect: The teacher said, "We will have a test tomorrow". (The period should be inside the quotation marks.)

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What punctuation follows a quote when it is at the end of a sentence?

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A period or comma should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quote ends the sentence.

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What are some common mistakes with quotation marks?

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Common mistakes include forgetting to use them for direct quotes, placing punctuation outside the quotes, and using them incorrectly for emphasis.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks help clarify who is speaking, indicate direct speech, and distinguish titles of short works.