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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?

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?

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?

Remove the quotation marks, start a new line, and indent the entire quote (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with a phrase or part of a sentence that is quoted?

Lowercase the first letter of the quote (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tagline in a quote?

To identify the speaker (A) Signup and view all the answers

When introducing a quotation after a brief introductory phrase, what should you use?

A comma (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where should you place ending commas and periods when using direct quotes?

Within the quotation marks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the placement of question marks or exclamation points when using direct quotes?

Whether it applies to the quote or the entire sentence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in a quote?

To omit unnecessary words in the quote (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you find a quote with a spelling or grammar error?

Use the quote with the error and insert [sic] in italics and brackets (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'sic' in Latin?

Thus, so, or just as that (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be careful when omitting words from a quote using an ellipsis?

To avoid changing the meaning of the quote (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding material to a quote?

To make the quote more easily understood (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know how to properly include quotes in your writing?

To add credibility to your writing (B) Signup and view all the answers