Quotations marks and question marks flashcard 1

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What is the correct usage of quotation marks for sarcasm?

Back

Use double quotation marks.

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What punctuation mark is used to mark the beginning or end of a title or quoted passage?

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Quotation Mark.

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What must the first word in a quote start with?

Back

Capital letter.

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What is the purpose of commas in the sentence, "Why, I asked, 'don’t you care?'"?

Back

To introduce or interrupt the quotation.

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Which of the following is NOT a correct use of quotation marks: "He said, 'I will be there.'" or "He said that he 'hoped I would be there.'"?

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"He said that he 'hoped I would be there.'"

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What is the function of quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

To indicate spoken words.

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When should single quotation marks be used?

Back

To indicate a quote within a quote.

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What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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Double quotation marks are used for direct quotes, while single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a question mark?

Back

Place the question mark inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quote.

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What is the rule for punctuating a quote that is followed by a speaker tag?

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The punctuation goes inside the quotation marks.