Quotation Mark Rules | How To Use Quotation Marks | English Writing Essentials | ESL Grammar Lesson

Learn about how to use quotation marks in American English to become a better English writer and transcriber or transcriptionist. I'll teach you the grammar rules on when and how we use double and single quotation marks, when to capitalize and use commas in quotation marks, and how to place quotes within sentences.

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[SparkleEnglish]

Practice your English skills! Write a sentence using quotation marks. I'll start.
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[pantheman]

I'm writing children's book and this video has help a lot.

[brightstar]

Thank you for all the time and effort you've put into producing and providing these lessons. They are not overcomplicated, are relatable and have helped me improve my level of English in just a week. I also truly appreciate that you do not use paid walls to force your viewers to pay to get additional information or try to sell products, but you help others freely. I wish you every success in everything you do and create.

[drinklish]

Thank you as always for elucidating these rules. If I may, I'd like to ask a question related to direct quotation. If I'm not mistaken, a quotation that grammatically (and pragmatically) continues the flow of your original sentence does not require any punctuation. e.g., It is clear "that climate change will result in the sixth mass extinction, " the scientist claimed. When the original sentence is not a complete one, and if the quotation is a stand-alone one, a comma, I believe, is needed. e.g., As Robert Frost wrote, "Writing free verse poetry is akin to playing tennis without a net." Lastly, if the original sentence is a complete sentence, a colon is needed before the quotation begins. e.g., The words of Oscar Wilde have always inspired me: "Everything in moderation, including moderation." I suppose the reason I'm confused is because I've seen commas after full sentences, like my last example. Is what I've written true? Are there any exceptions? Thank you for your time.

[KABIGON]

I write stories on different sites where people don't actually care but now I'm trying to make animations, but since I'm only a beginner, animation is not good, so at least I can improve my grammar in videos . Thank you for the help .

[raquelnelsen]

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[Hondalover]

Very, very good lessons. Helped me get back to basics. Thank you.

[GreenEmerald]

Hello Sparkle, I've watched tons of your videos! To get prepared for my major in college English. Your videos have provided me a great deal of assistance in refreshing my English grammar! Thank you! 😊

[smig]

Thank you! This was very helpful and easy to understand.

[shumanashfak]

your explanation Is easy to follow . Thank you

[yakehunhuot]

Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate this!.

[ronfong]

Excellent explanation of rules 4 & 5, which I had trouble with in the past. English is not an easy language with its syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling anomalies. Thank you for an excellent presentation on one aspect of English.

[Betteruthanme]

Love your video. TY so much. They are clear, concise, and very informative. I'm an old dog brushing up on all of the "English" rules I should have learned when I was in Elementary, Jr. and HIgh School.

[sentilaineelape]

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[amilton]

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[LindaDooWop]

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[munayema]

Concise and easy to understand. Thank you.

[devkukdeja]

Very well Explained. Thank you for posting this

[susanmoreno]

I have been wanting to learn proper punctuation for a long time. Thank you!

[techgamer]

Thanks I having quotations and punctuation test in Monday I was have many doubts in quotation marks thanks for clearing my all doubts 😇😊