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 by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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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 quotation marks?

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Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material. For example: "I love reading!"

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What is the correct way to write a question with quotation marks?

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When writing a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted question. Example: He asked, "Are you coming?"

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What is the correct way to write a statement with quotation marks?

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When writing a statement, the period should be placed inside the quotation marks. Example: She said, "I will be there."

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How do you use quotation marks with dialogue?

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In dialogue, start a new paragraph each time a different person speaks and use quotation marks to indicate their spoken words.

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What is an example of a sentence using quotation marks correctly?

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Example: My teacher said, "Please complete your homework by Friday."

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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 titles?

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Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs. Example: "The Road Not Taken" is a famous poem.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to include punctuation inside the quotation marks. Example: Incorrect: She said, "I am happy".