10 Uses of Quotation Marks, 10 Quotation Marks Example Sentences 1.Alex said, “I am very tired.” 2.The policeman said “Stop right there!” 3.Jessica said, “The party is on Monday.” 4.The man shouted, “Let the games begin”! 5.Saying “Don’t do this” was a mistake. 6.“You like him,” I said in disbelief. 7.“I’m in love with you,” he said quietly.

Quotation marks are often used with technical terms, terms used in an unusual way, or other expressions that vary from standard usage. Examples: It's an oil-extraction method known as “fracking.” He did some “experimenting” in his college days. I had a visit from my “friend” the tax man.

Quotation marks are very useful. Here are some ways you see them every day: “I love cookies,” said Sam. Identifying speech I think “selfies” are the most popular kind of photo. Highlighting a word The music magazine said “air guitar is the next big thing in rock.”