Grammar Review: Quotation Marks

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works such as articles, poems, and songs.

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When should italics be used instead of underlining?

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Italics can be used instead of underlining for titles of longer works such as books, movies, and plays.

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How do you format the title of a play?

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The title of a play should be italicized.

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What punctuation is used for the title of a short story?

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Quotation marks are used for the title of a short story.

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How should the title of a magazine article be formatted?

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The title of a magazine article should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to format the title of a song?

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The title of a song should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the difference between using quotation marks and italics for titles?

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Quotation marks are used for shorter works (like articles and songs), while italics are used for longer works (like books and movies).

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What are some examples of works that should be italicized?

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Books, movies, plays, and television shows should be italicized.

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What are some examples of works that should be placed in quotation marks?

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Short stories, articles, poems, and songs should be placed in quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuating titles of longer works?

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Titles of longer works, such as books and movies, should be italicized.