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Block quotations can use all punctuation marks, but they do not require quotation marks around the quote itself. A block quote consists of a block of indented text.
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Block quotations typically start on a new line and are indented. Punctuation marks within the block quotation itself should be included as they appear in the original text, with no additional punctuation added solely for formatting purposes.
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What punctuation mark is not used for block quotations?
The semicolon is not typically used for block quotations. Block quotations are usually set off from the main text with indentation or spacing, rather than with punctuation.
What punctuation is allowed to be used in block quotations?
You can use any regular punctuation inside the block quote (periods, commas, etc) but do not put any punctuation around the block quote (no quotation marks).
Block quotations contain an exception to the rule for using what punctuation mark in citations?
A period is the exception. Any punctuation can be used in block quotations. Periods are not used within a cited quotation, but after its source. In APA, block quotations don't use the quotation marks, but are indented 1/2 inch.
What rules apply to quotation marks inside punctuation marks?
The same punctuation is used inside of quotation marks as is used outside of quotation marks.
What punctuation marks may NOT be used as end punctuation?
comma, semi-colon, hyphen, colon, speech marks.
What are puntuation marks?
Punctuation marks are marks used in English language to clarify the true meaning of the sentences or to structure and organize the sentences.
Which punctuation marks is used to link independent clauses?
A semicolon can be used to link independent clauses when they are closely related in meaning. This punctuation mark helps to show a stronger connection between the clauses than a period but a lesser connection than a conjunction like "and" or "but".
What punctuation marks are used in Greek?
yes
What does using quotations marks do?
quotation marks (" ") are usually used to specify stuff or to show somebody's taking in a storybook
Punctuation marks used to indicate the omission of letters or numbers?
apostrophe
What punctuation is used with titles of songs and short stories?
quotation marks
What is puctuation and what are the pricipal marks of punctuation?
Punctuation refers to the symbols used in writing to enhance clarity and meaning by indicating pauses, emphasis, and sentence structure. The principal marks of punctuation include the period (.), comma (,), question mark (?), exclamation point (!), colon (:), semicolon (;), dash (-), hyphen (-), parentheses (()), quotation marks (""), and apostrophe (').
