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Any change in the original version of a quotation must be placed in?
brackets.
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.)
Is punctuation placed inside or outside of quotation marks?
It depends where you live. In the USA punctuation is placed inside the quotes, like this: "My dog is brown." but in Britain, it is placed outside the quotation marks, like this "My dog is brown".
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.
Can you put a period after quotation marks?
Yes, in American English, periods are placed inside quotation marks.
Which punctuation mark is always placed outside the final quotation mark?
In American English, periods and commas are typically placed inside final quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.
Are dialog tags placed inside or outside quotation marks?
In American English, dialog tags are typically placed outside the quotation marks. For example: "I love to read," she said. However, in British English, dialog tags are often placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love to read", she said. It's important to be consistent with whichever style guide you choose to follow.
Does a book have to be listed in quotation marks as a source?
A book title should be underlined or italicized - not placed in quotation marks.
Where are the quotation marks located when there is a question mark?
The quotation marks are placed at each end. In other words, the question mark should be inside the quotation marks.
If you proofread two documents and are right-handed where is the original version placed?
If you are right-handed and proofreading two documents, the original version is typically placed to your left. This positioning allows your dominant hand to easily access and make notes on the original document while referring to the second document on your right. This arrangement facilitates a smoother workflow for comparison and editing.
Is a full stop before or after quotation mark?
Full stops are usually placed inside quotation marks. For example, "She said it was orange."
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.
