Quotations and Commas Practice

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is the exact words someone said or wrote, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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When do we use commas in quotations?

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We use commas to separate the spoken words from the speaker's name or action.

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How do you punctuate a quotation that ends with a question mark?

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The question mark goes inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the correct way to write: 'He said, 'I will go.'?

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The correct way is: He said, 'I will go.' with the comma inside the quotation marks.

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What punctuation do we use at the end of a quotation?

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We use a comma, period, question mark, or exclamation mark depending on the sentence.

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How do you write a quotation that is a command?

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You write it like a statement, using a comma before the speaker's name.

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What is the correct format for a quotation followed by a speaker?

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The correct format is: 'Quoted text,' said the speaker.

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What do we do if a quotation is at the beginning of a sentence?

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We start with the quotation and follow it with a comma before the speaker's name.

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How do you write: 'I love ice cream' she said?

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The correct way is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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What is the rule for using exclamation marks in quotations?

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If the quoted material is an exclamation, the exclamation mark goes inside the quotation marks.