Punctuation: Quotation Marks

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quote within a sentence? Options: Use parentheses, Use single quotation marks, Use double quotation marks, Use no punctuation at all

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Use double quotation marks

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When should single quotation marks be used instead of double quotation marks?

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When quoting within a quote or indicating a word as a word.

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In American English, where should the punctuation be placed in relation to quotation marks?

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Inside the quotation marks

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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To indicate direct speech, set off the titles of short works, and indicate irony or sarcasm.

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Can quotation marks be used for emphasis?

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No

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What is the difference between using straight quotation marks and curly quotation marks?

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The difference is in their appearance.

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How should punctuation be handled when a quote is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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Punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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When should quotation marks be used for titles of works?

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For titles of shorter works such as articles, poems, short stories, and songs.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quote that ends with a question mark or exclamation point?

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Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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Why is it important to use quotation marks accurately in writing?

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To clarify the meaning and avoid confusion