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Presuming you mean Alan Paton the author - then the answer is simple *He didn't like them*. He preferred to use an en dash at the start of a paragraph to indicate someone was speaking. An en Dash is similar to a hyphen as wide as the letter *n*.
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How do you use the word already in quotation marks?
If a word is in quotation marks, and you're quoting it, use single quotation marks to indicate an embedded quotation.
When is it okay not to use quotation marks with a quotation?
Never. You should always have quotation marks sorrounding a quote.
Do you underline a film or put quotation marks?
I use quotation marks. It's not a hard and fast rule.
When do you use quotation marks?
"You put it around a quote" - QuestionsQuestions143 "You use quotation marks around what someone is saying." Said questionsquestions143 :]
What is the rule for writing a quotation within a quotation?
Use single quotation marks to indicate a quote within a quote.If you're using a quote that contains a quote you'll need to surround the embedded quote with single quotation marks.
Can you use a quote as a headline without quotation marks?
Yes, you can use a quote as a headline without quotation marks, but it's important to ensure that the attribution is clear to readers. The context and formatting of the quote within the headline should make it evident that it is a direct quotation.
What idoes not describe correct use of quatation marks?
Using double quotation marks to emphasize a word or phrase unnecessarily. Quoting without attribution or a clear indication of the original source. Failing to properly punctuate the quoted text within the quotation marks. Mixing single and double quotation marks in the same sentence.
Do you underline quotes?
No. Use quotation marks.
Where can I find a video tutorial on how to use quotation marks?
Right here. You came to the right place.There is a video tutorial on how to use quotation marks below for you.
Use quotation in a sentence?
I can't think of a relevant quotation. This sentence should not be bracketed by quotation marks.
Use to show where the exact words of a speaker begin and end?
To show where the exact words of a speaker begin and end, you can use quotation marks. These are punctuation marks that enclose the speaker's words to set them apart from the rest of the text. It helps indicate that the content within the quotation marks is a direct quote.
Do you put quotation marks around TV episodes?
Yes. For episodes you use quotation marks; for TV shows you underline or italicize.
