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 title with quotation marks?

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You place the title inside quotation marks, for example: "The Cat in the Hat".

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks should enclose the spoken words, and punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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Identify the correct placement of quotation marks: 'He said, I am happy.'

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The correct sentence is: 'He said, "I am happy."'

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What is an example of incorrect quotation mark usage?

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An example is: 'She said, "I love ice cream.' (The closing quotation mark is missing.)

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How do you show a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, for example: "He said, 'I will come.'"

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What is the rule for punctuation with quotation marks?

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Periods and commas go inside the quotation marks, while colons and semicolons go outside.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to close the quotation marks at the end of a quote.

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How do you quote a title of a short story?

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You put the title in quotation marks, for example: "The Gift of the Magi".