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There are many uses for quotation marks. The most common is mark a direct quotation from someone (or some source such as a book). In the US, double quotes " are used first, and then single '; in the UK and elsewhere it's the other way around. The second set would be to mark a quote inside a quote, such as:
The New York Times said "The witness claimed, 'I didn't recognize anyone.'"
Quotation marks are also used for single words or phrases being set off for any of a lot of reasons - sarcasm or being used as words themselves the most common:
It'd be shame if something "happened" to your nice car.
When you say "nice", what do you mean by it?
When you write a letter, you should start with "Dear Sir" and close with "respectfully".
In handwritten things such as signs and letters, quotation marks often replace italics.
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Why do you use a quotation mark in a sentence?
To show that a person is speaking.
Can you start a sentence with quotation marks?
You can start a sentence with one quotation mark that is the first of a pair of quotation marks, but there must be additional text between the first and second quotation marks.A sentence can begin with a quotation: "Maybe," she said.A sentence can also consist of only a quotation: "Don't look down."A sentence can begin with a word or phrase in quotation marks that is not a quotation: "Off-label" use of the drug has increased in the past year.
Does a period come before or after quotations?
A period does come before a quotation mark if the quotation at the end of the sentence, such as:Lucy than said, "Hi, Mr. Warner."If the quotation is not at the end of the sentence, use a comma instead of a period, such as:"Hi, Mr. Warner," Lucy replied.
Use quotation in a sentence?
I can't think of a relevant quotation. This sentence should not be bracketed by quotation marks.
How many spacing should be after a quotation marks?
Typically, there should be one space after quotation marks when they are followed by a sentence or word. This is standard in most style guides, including APA and MLA. However, if the quotation ends a sentence and is followed by another sentence, you would still use just one space after the closing quotation mark.
How should quotations fit into a sentence?
when you put a quotation in a sentence you use quotation marks for the quote
Is it okay to put a quotation at the end of a sentence?
Yes, just remember to put the quotation mark on the outside of the quotation mark. ex: My uncle once told me, "That's the way the cookie crumbles."
How should quotations always fit into a sentence?
when you put a quotation in a sentence you use quotation marks for the quote
Can you close a quotation with a comma?
No, a quotation should be closed with a punctuation mark such as a period, question mark, or exclamation point, depending on the context of the sentence. A comma should not be used to close a quotation.
How do you end a quote?
You can end a quote with a quotation mark. If the quote continues in the same paragraph, a comma is typically placed before the closing quotation mark. If the quote is a complete sentence, the ending punctuation (like a period or question mark) comes before the closing quotation mark.
Where are the quotation marks located when there is a question mark?
The quotation marks are placed at each end. In other words, the question mark should be inside the quotation marks.
What is the name of the ... symbol?
It's a quotation mark.
