Mastering Quotation Marks

Front

What are quotation marks used for?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

Back

You place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., he said, she asked).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the correct way to write a direct quote?

Back

A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and should include proper punctuation inside the quotes.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

When do you use quotation marks for titles?

Back

Quotation marks are used for the titles of short works like songs, poems, and articles.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the correct punctuation for a question in dialogue?

Back

If the dialogue is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

Back

Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, while the outer quote uses double quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is an example of a sentence with correct dialogue punctuation?

Back

"I love reading!" said Sarah.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What should you do if a sentence ends with a quote?

Back

If the sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation (like a period) should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

How do you write a quote that is a statement?

Back

You write the statement in quotation marks and follow it with a comma if it is followed by a tag.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the difference between double and single quotation marks?

Back

Double quotation marks are used for direct quotes, while single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D