The Use of Quotation Marks in Written English Reference Sheet

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The Use of Quotation Marks in Written English Reference Sheet

Written by Heather Marie Kosur (35,378 pts ) in Language Learning Media Gallery
Last Edited on Oct 19, 2009
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The following reference study sheet is a supplement for the article "The Use of Quotation Marks in Written English." This printable download lists the rules for quotation marks in written English and provides examples to illustrate correct punctuation use.

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Feb 7, 2012 3:58 PM
RE: The Use of Quotation Marks in Written English Reference Sheet
Hi Harry,<br>Thanks for commenting. In American English, the practice is to always place periods within quotations marks. In British English, this punctuation rule is different: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu...
Feb 5, 2012 7:46 AM
Harry Webb
RE: The Use of Quotation Marks in Written English Reference Sheet
There is wrong advice in this document. It says:<br><br>You should always choose the lesser of two "weevils." It should be: ... two “weevils”.<br>
 
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