Quotation Mark Flashcard

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What are quotation marks used for?

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

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How should quotation marks be placed in a sentence?

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Quotation marks should enclose the exact words spoken or written, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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The correct way is to place a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a dialogue tag.

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Identify the correct placement of quotation marks in dialogue.

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Quotation marks should be placed around the spoken words, and the dialogue tag should follow the closing quotation mark.

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

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The first word of a complete sentence quotation should be capitalized.

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How do you punctuate a question within a quote?

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

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What is the correct format for a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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The format is: "Quote," said Speaker.

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How do you handle quotes that are interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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If a quote is interrupted by a dialogue tag, the first part ends with a comma inside the quotation marks, and the second part starts with a lowercase letter unless it begins a new sentence.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

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"I can't believe it's already Friday!" exclaimed Sarah.

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