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 speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quotation at the beginning?

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Place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues after the quote.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quotation at the end?

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Place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the quote is followed by a tag (e.g., he said, she asked).

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What is a tag in a quotation?

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A tag is a phrase that attributes the quote to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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How do you punctuate a question within a quotation?

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If the quoted material is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a quote is followed by a tag?

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If the quote is a statement, use a comma before the closing quotation mark; if it's a question or exclamation, use the appropriate punctuation.

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Can you use quotation marks for titles?

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Yes, use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, or songs.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I love reading," she said.

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What is an example of a quote that needs correction?

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"I can't believe it, " he exclaimed. (Correct: "I can't believe it," he exclaimed.)