Quotation Mark Practice Flashcard

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What are quotation marks used for in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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How should quotation marks be placed in relation to punctuation marks?

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In American English, periods and commas are placed inside the quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

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What is a speech tag?

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A speech tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a speaker, often including verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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When should you use quotation marks for dialogue?

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Quotation marks should be used whenever a character is speaking directly.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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The quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and any punctuation related to the quote should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what was said without quotation marks.

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How do you format a quote that is longer than one sentence?

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For longer quotes, use block quotation format, which does not require quotation marks and is indented from the left margin.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with titles?

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Quotation marks are used for titles of short works, such as articles, poems, and songs.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in academic writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the source of a direct quote, giving credit to the original author.

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Can quotation marks be used for emphasis?

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Quotation marks should not be used for emphasis; italics or bold text are preferred for that purpose.