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Where are quotation marks used in academic writing?
Where are quotation marks used in academic writing?
What is the purpose of commas in relation to quotation marks?
What is the purpose of commas in relation to quotation marks?
What do quotation marks look like?
What do quotation marks look like?
Where should a comma be placed when it follows a quotation that is introduced by a signal phrase such as 'He said'?
Where should a comma be placed when it follows a quotation that is introduced by a signal phrase such as 'He said'?
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How should periods be placed when they are part of an original quotation?
How should periods be placed when they are part of an original quotation?
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In which case is tall punctuation placed outside the closing quotation marks?
In which case is tall punctuation placed outside the closing quotation marks?
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In British English, where are periods placed in relation to closing quotation marks?
In British English, where are periods placed in relation to closing quotation marks?
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How does British English handle quotations within quotations?
How does British English handle quotations within quotations?
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What is the commonality between American and British English in using punctuation with quotations?
What is the commonality between American and British English in using punctuation with quotations?
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How does British English differ from American English in placing tall punctuation?
How does British English differ from American English in placing tall punctuation?
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In British English, where are periods placed in relation to closing quotation marks?
In British English, where are periods placed in relation to closing quotation marks?
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What is the rule for tall punctuation in both American and British English when used with quotation marks?
What is the rule for tall punctuation in both American and British English when used with quotation marks?
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How do British English and American English differ in using quotation marks within quotations?
How do British English and American English differ in using quotation marks within quotations?
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What is the key similarity between American and British English when using punctuation with quotations?
What is the key similarity between American and British English when using punctuation with quotations?
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Study Notes
Comma Placement Rules for Quotations
- Commas are placed outside quotation marks when used in signal phrases and after phrases like "He said" or "She said" to introduce quotations.
- Split quotations with the author's own writing interrupting the quotation use commas outside the quotation marks for the signal phrase and interrupting phrase, but inside the first part of the quotation.
- Commas are placed inside quotation marks when used in the original quotation or to separate the quotation from another part of the sentence.
- A comma is used after a quotation mark only when there is a parenthetical citation used to attribute the source, and it is placed after the closing parentheses.
- Periods go inside closing quotation marks for quotations without parenthetical citations after them, or when they are part of the original quotation or an abbreviation.
- Periods go outside the quotation marks when a parenthetical citation is used after the quotation, as the quotation and citation function as one sentence component.
- Tall punctuation, such as colons, semicolons, dashes, question marks, and exclamation marks, is placed inside quotation marks only when it is part of the original quotation.
- Tall punctuation is placed outside the closing quotation marks in all other cases.
- The rules for comma and period placement also apply to tall punctuation, ensuring that they are correctly placed inside or outside quotation marks based on their usage.
- Proper citation is essential for maintaining accuracy when using punctuation in quotations and ensuring that the original meaning is preserved.
- Understanding the rules for comma and period placement in quotations is crucial for maintaining consistency and clarity in writing.
- Adhering to these rules ensures that quotations are correctly punctuated and attributed, following the standards of American English writing.
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Test your knowledge of comma placement rules for quotations with this quiz. Practice using commas inside and outside of quotation marks, as well as period placement and proper citation. Mastering these rules is crucial for accurate and consistent punctuation in writing.
