QUOTATION MARKS

When should quotation marks be used?

• Around the actual words spoken by a speaker.

• Only at the end of a sentence.

• To highlight important words.

The quote below is a complete sentence. Which of these is correct?

• David said. " I got lost on my way to the park."

• David said. " i got lost on my way to the park."

• David said, " I got lost on my way to the park."

What is the rule for adding a comma if a direct quote ends with a question mark or an exclamation point?

• Always add a comma after the question mark or exclamation point.

• Do not add a comma after the question mark or exclamation point.

• Replace the question mark or exclamation point with a comma.