Understanding Quotation Marks

Why are quotation marks crucial in writing?

• They are only used in fictional writing.

• They are used to emphasize important points.

• They help in attributing ideas to the original speaker.

• They make sentences look more formal.

What is the correct punctuation when starting a sentence with a quotation?

• The comma is placed outside the quotation marks.

• The period comes before the attribution.

• The first word is not capitalized.

• The comma is placed inside the quotation marks.

When leading with the attribution, where should the comma be placed?

• Before the attribution.

• At the end of the sentence.

• Inside the quotation marks.

• After the attribution and before the quotation.

How should a partial quote be punctuated within a sentence?

• The first word of the quote should not be capitalized.

• The quote should be a complete sentence.

• The first word of the quote should be capitalized.

• The quote should be italicized.

What is a key consideration when using partial quotes?

• They should always be in bold.

• They should be able to fit seamlessly into the sentence.

• They must always be at the beginning of a sentence.

• They must be longer than a full sentence.