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What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
- To separate items in a list
- To indicate the tone of the speaker
- To indicate the exact language that came from someone else (correct)
- To add emphasis to certain words
When quoting a complete sentence, what should you do with the first letter?
When quoting a complete sentence, what should you do with the first letter?
- Capitalize it (correct)
- Lowercase it
- Bold it
- Italicize it
What should you do if you interrupt a quote in mid-sentence with a tagline or other text?
What should you do if you interrupt a quote in mid-sentence with a tagline or other text?
- Capitalize the second part of the quotation
- Use a comma to separate the tagline
- Lowercase the second part of the quotation
- Do not capitalize the second part of the quotation (correct)
How should you format a quote that is more than four lines long?
How should you format a quote that is more than four lines long?
What should you do with a phrase or part of a sentence that is quoted?
What should you do with a phrase or part of a sentence that is quoted?
What is the purpose of a tagline in a quote?
What is the purpose of a tagline in a quote?
When introducing a quotation after a brief introductory phrase, what should you use?
When introducing a quotation after a brief introductory phrase, what should you use?
Where should you place ending commas and periods when using direct quotes?
Where should you place ending commas and periods when using direct quotes?
What determines the placement of question marks or exclamation points when using direct quotes?
What determines the placement of question marks or exclamation points when using direct quotes?
What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in a quote?
What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in a quote?
What should you do if you find a quote with a spelling or grammar error?
What should you do if you find a quote with a spelling or grammar error?
What is the meaning of 'sic' in Latin?
What is the meaning of 'sic' in Latin?
Why is it important to be careful when omitting words from a quote using an ellipsis?
Why is it important to be careful when omitting words from a quote using an ellipsis?
What is the purpose of adding material to a quote?
What is the purpose of adding material to a quote?
Why is it important to know how to properly include quotes in your writing?
Why is it important to know how to properly include quotes in your writing?
