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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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What is the purpose of a tagline in a quote?
What is the purpose of a tagline in a quote?
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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?
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Where should you place ending commas and periods when using direct quotes?
Where should you place ending commas and periods when using direct quotes?
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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?
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What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in a quote?
What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in a quote?
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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?
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What is the meaning of 'sic' in Latin?
What is the meaning of 'sic' in Latin?
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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?
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What is the purpose of adding material to a quote?
What is the purpose of adding material to a quote?
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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?
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