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What are single commas around extracts called?
Single commas around extracts are called "quotation marks" or "inverted commas". They are used to indicate that the text inside them is a direct quotation or a piece of text being highlighted.
Do you punctuate three or more consecutive direct quotes using quotation marks as well as commas or do you forget about the commas?
You do punctuate 3 or more consecutive direct quotes with quotation marks AND commas. I am an English scholar, so believe me when I say this! LMJ
What is the meaning of inverted commas?
Inverted commas, also known as quotation marks, are punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or a quotation in writing. They are placed at the beginning and end of the quoted text to show that the words inside the marks are from another source.
What are inverted comas?
Inverted commas, also known as quotation marks, are punctuation marks used to enclose direct speech or a quotation. They are used to signify that the text within them is someone else's words or a specific term.
Where do you use the inverted coma?
Inverted commas (also known as quotation marks) are used to indicate that the enclosed text is a direct quotation or to highlight specific words or phrases. They are also used to denote titles of short works such as articles or poems.
What are inverted commas?
Inverted commas, also known as quotation marks, are punctuation marks used to indicate spoken or quoted language in writing. They come in pairs, with the opening quotation mark ("") at the beginning of the quoted text and the closing quotation mark ("") at the end.
Could a sentence with quotation marks also have commas?
Yes, a sentence with quotation marks can also have commas. For example: "She said, 'I'll be there at 5 p.m.,' but she didn't arrive until 6 p.m." In this sentence, the commas are used within the quotation marks to set off the quoted speech.
When using direct quotations in your writing which of the following should be placed outside the set of quotation marks?
In dialogue, periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points go inside quotation marks. (A semicolon goes outside quotation marks but isn't used much in dialogue, so you don't need to worry about it.)
What should be applied to direct speech?
Quotation marks
Can a semicolon introduce a quotation?
No, a semicolon is not used to introduce a quotation. Quotations are usually introduced by a colon or with quotation marks. A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses or in a series when the items require commas.
What punctuation marks do you use in a direct speech?
In direct speech, you should use quotation marks to indicate the spoken words. Additionally, you should use commas, periods, question marks, or exclamation points within the quotation marks as appropriate to punctuate the dialogue.
What is another word for quotation marks?
Errm... Inverted commas?
