Quotation Marks in Dialogue

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show the exact words someone said.

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When do we use quotation marks?

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We use quotation marks when writing dialogue or when quoting someone.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag tells who is speaking and how they are speaking.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

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You place a comma before the opening quotation mark and a question mark or exclamation point inside the quotation marks if needed.

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What is the correct way to write: Gregory said I can't let my sister go to the ball?

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You need a comma before the quotation: Gregory said, "I can't let my sister go to the ball."

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: My neighbor asked Can I borrow your flashlight?

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It should be: My neighbor asked, "Can I borrow your flashlight?"

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What do we call the words inside quotation marks?

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The words inside quotation marks are called dialogue.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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The first word in a quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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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, like this: "Can I go to the park?"

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What is the correct way to write: Your class is too loud said Dr. Miley?

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It should be: "Your class is too loud," said Dr. Miley.