Direct quotations show a person's exact words. Correct punctuation is key to making your writing clear and professional. This includes using quotation marks correctly, placing commas and periods inside the quotation marks (in American English), and properly using capitalization.
Match the term to its correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Quotation Marks | A. The words a person actually says or writes. |
| 2. Direct Quotation | B. Punctuation used to enclose a direct quotation. |
| 3. Attribution | C. To restate or summarize something in your own words. |
| 4. Paraphrase | D. The part of the sentence that indicates who is speaking. |
| 5. Punctuation | E. The system of symbols used to structure sentences. |
Complete the paragraph using the words provided (quotation, speaker, comma, period, capitalization).
When using a direct __________, you must enclose the _________’s exact words in __________ marks. A __________ is often used to separate the quoted material from the rest of the sentence. Also, ensure correct __________ at the beginning of the quote, and a __________ or other end mark goes inside the closing quotation mark.
Why is it important to use correct punctuation when writing direct quotations? Explain with an example.
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