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Where do you put question marks when quoting from a book?

Here's a breakdown of how to handle question marks when quoting from a book:

1. Question Mark Inside the Quote:

* If the original text ends with a question mark, keep it within the quotation marks.

Example: "Are you sure this is the right path?" she asked.

2. Question Mark Outside the Quote (If the Entire Sentence Is a Question):

* If your entire sentence containing the quote is a question, put the question mark outside the closing quotation mark.

Example: Did she really say, "Are you sure this is the right path?"

3. Question Mark Inside and Outside (If the Quote Is a Question Within a Question):

* If the quote is a question, and your sentence is also a question, put a question mark inside the closing quotation mark and another outside.

Example: Did she really ask, "Are you sure this is the right path?"?

Important Note:

* Always maintain the original punctuation within the quote. If the original text has a period or a comma, keep it.

Example:

Original text: "This is a lovely day," she said. "The birds are singing."

Your quote: She said, "This is a lovely day. The birds are singing."

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other punctuation questions!

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