Quotation Marks

How do you punctuate a sentence with a quotation?

• Place the comma after the closing quotation mark and the punctuation mark outside the quotation mark.

• Place the comma before the opening quotation mark and the punctuation mark inside the closing quotation mark.

• Place the comma inside the opening quotation mark and the punctuation mark outside the closing quotation mark.

• Place the comma before the closing quotation mark and the punctuation mark outside the quotation mark.

What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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

• Single quotation marks are used for direct speech, while double quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes.

• Double quotation marks are used for titles, while single quotation marks are used for emphasis.

• Single quotation marks are used for dialogue, while double quotation marks are used for citations.

When should you use quotation marks?

• To enclose direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

• To emphasize a word or phrase in a sentence.

• To indicate a question or exclamation.

• To separate items in a list.

What is an example of a correctly punctuated quote?

• "I enjoy writing," he stated.

• "I love reading," she said.

• "She said, I love reading."

• "I love reading" she said.

What punctuation goes inside quotation marks when quoting a statement?

• A comma should be placed inside the quotation marks.

• A period should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a statement.

• A semicolon should be placed outside the quotation marks.

• An exclamation mark should always be placed inside the quotation marks.

Can quotation marks be used for emphasis?

• Yes, quotation marks can be used for emphasis.

• No, quotation marks should not be used for emphasis; italics or bold are preferred.

• Quotation marks are the only way to emphasize text.

• Quotation marks can be used for emphasis in informal writing.

What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

• To indicate the exact words used and clarify who is speaking.

• To emphasize important words in a sentence.

• To separate different sections of a text.

• To indicate a pause in dialogue.

What is the rule for using quotation marks with titles?

• Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

• Use italics for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs.

• Use quotation marks for titles of long works like books and movies.

• Use no formatting for titles of any works.

What is the correct way to capitalize in quotations?

• Capitalize only the first word of the quotation.

• Capitalize the first word of a quotation and the first word of each sentence.

• Capitalize every word in the quotation.

• Capitalize only the last word of the quotation.

What punctuation goes inside quotation marks when quoting a question?

• A period should be placed inside the quotation marks.

• A question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

• A comma should be placed outside the quotation marks.

• An exclamation mark should always be used instead of a question mark.