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 someone has said.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech or to highlight a specific phrase.

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How do you write a sentence with quotation marks?

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You place quotation marks around the exact words spoken. For example: "I love reading!"

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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The punctuation that comes after the quoted speech should be inside the quotation marks if it's part of the speech.

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What is an example of a sentence with quotation marks?

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"It's a beautiful day," said Sarah.

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What do you do if a sentence has a quote at the beginning?

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Start the sentence with the quote and end it with the appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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

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How do you use quotation marks with questions?

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If the quoted speech is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. For example: "Are you coming?" she asked.

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What happens to punctuation when a quote is at the end of a sentence?

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The punctuation for the entire sentence goes outside the quotation marks if it is not part of the quote.

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Can you give an example of a quote within a quote?

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"I heard him say, 'I will be late,'" she explained.