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 do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks to show direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works like poems and articles.

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How do you punctuate a quote within a sentence?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation like commas or periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a sentence with direct speech?

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"I love reading books!" said Sarah.

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How do you write a quote that is a question?

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You place the question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question. For example: "Are you coming to the party?" she asked.

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What is the correct way to quote a title of a poem?

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You should use quotation marks around the title, for example: "A Necklace of Many Stars".

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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 quote a statement that ends with a period?

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The period should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "This is a complete sentence."

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I can't believe it's already Friday!" exclaimed John.

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How do you quote a title of a book?

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You should italicize the title of a book instead of using quotation marks. For example: The book *Simple Treasures of Wisdom*.