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It's really simple. Ask yourself: "Is there an entire question INSIDE the quotation marks? If so, put the question mark INSIDE the quotation marks.
If not, then the question mark goes OUTSIDE the quotation marks.
Here are two contrasting examples:
Mary wants to know, "Who is that guy?". An entire question is inside the quotation marks. (Notice that a period is also needed at the end in order to end the REST of the sentence.)
However:
What is the topic of the "Educators' Seminar" today?There is not an entire quotation inside the quotation marks. The actual question word (what?) is not in quotation marks at all, and therefore the question mark should not be either.
What else can I help you with?
Should a question mark be inside bracket or outside?
Inside if the sentence inside the brackets is a question.
When using direct quotation writing which of the following should be placed outside the set of quotations marks comma period question semicolon?
In American English, periods and commas should always be placed inside the set of quotation marks. Question marks and semicolons are placed inside the quotation marks when they belong to the quoted material but outside when they apply to the whole sentence.
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.)
Do you capitalize words inside quotations?
In most quotations you should capitalize the first word and the other words necessary; as in any other regular sentence. There is no need to capitalize most words just because they are in quotations.
What should you do stay inside or outside?
you stay inside and let it go outside when it needs to.
Does punctuation go inside or outside quotations?
In American English, commas and periods typically go inside quotation marks. Question marks and exclamation points go inside if they are part of the quoted material and outside if they are not. However, in British English, the punctuation goes outside the quotation marks unless it is part of the quoted material.
Should the AC Plenum be insulated on the inside or the outside?
Outside. Anything you do to the inside will restrict air flow.
When using direct quotation in your writing what should be placed outside the set of quotation marks?
Punctuation marks such as periods and commas should be placed outside the set of quotation marks. Question marks and exclamation points should be placed inside if they are part of the quoted material, and outside if they are not.
Should telescopes go inside or outside?
Telescopes are used inside
Should border collies be inside or outside?
You can choose
Is neutral safety switch inside or outside of transmission?
Outside. Frontwheel drive it should be on the top of the transmission where the shifter cable attaches. Rear wheel, it will be on the side. Depends on the vehicle, some are inside, some outside. Please ask a new question and include year, make, and model of the vehicle.
Should I be outside more than inside?
I Think Yes?
