Quotation Marks

How do you indicate a quote that is interrupted?

• Use quotation marks around the entire quote and place punctuation inside: "I think, " she said, "that we should go."

• Place the punctuation outside the quotation marks: "I think," she said, "that we should go."

• Use a semicolon to separate the quote: "I think;" she said, "that we should go."

• Omit the punctuation and just use quotation marks: "I think she said that we should go."

What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?

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

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

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

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

What is an example of a quote that needs proper punctuation?

• "It's a beautiful day!"

• "Its a beautiful day!"

• "It's a beautiful day!".

• "Its a beautiful day!".

What is an example of incorrect quotation mark usage?

• The sign said, "No parking! Incorrect punctuation.

• The sign said, 'No parking!'

• The sign said, "No parking!"

• The sign said, "No parking!" with a period.

When should you use quotation marks?

• To enclose direct speech, quotes, 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 the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

• To indicate the end of a sentence.

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

• To emphasize important words in a text.

• To separate different ideas in a paragraph.

How do you format a quote that is longer than one sentence?

• Use a block quote format, starting on a new line and indenting the entire quote.

• Enclose the quote in quotation marks and italicize it.

• Write the quote in the same paragraph without any special formatting.

• Use a footnote to reference the quote instead of formatting it.

What should you remember about quotation marks in titles?

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

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

• Quotation marks are not needed for any titles.

• Always italicize titles instead of using quotation marks.

What are quotation marks?

• Punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

• Symbols used to denote a pause in writing.

• Marks used to highlight important text in a document.

• Characters used to separate different sections of a text.

What is the rule for punctuation when using quotation marks?

• Commas and periods go inside the quotation marks, while colons and semicolons go outside.

• All punctuation marks go inside the quotation marks.

• Only commas go inside the quotation marks, while periods go outside.

• Quotation marks are not used with punctuation.