Do You Know About Using Quotation Marks?
How much do you know about using quotation marks? Take this quiz and find out.
- 1.
In which sentence is the punctuation correct?
- A.
"Your keys are in the house." Jason said.
- B.
Your keys are in the house Jason said.
- C.
"Your keys are in the house", Jason said.
- D.
"Your keys are in the house," Jason said
Correct Answer
D. "Your keys are in the house," Jason saidExplanation
The correct answer is "Your keys are in the house," Jason said. This sentence correctly uses quotation marks to indicate that Jason is speaking and includes a comma before the closing quotation mark to separate the dialogue tag from the spoken words.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which statement is true about quoting a multiple-paragraph speech?
- A.
The quotation marks are only at the beginning of the first paragraph and the end of the last paragraph.
- B.
There are quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the last paragraph
- C.
There are quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the first paragraph.
- D.
There are quotation marks at the end of every paragraph.
Correct Answer
B. There are quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the last paragraphExplanation
When quoting a multiple-paragraph speech, it is common practice to use quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the last paragraph. This helps to clearly indicate that the quoted material spans multiple paragraphs and is separate from the surrounding text. Using quotation marks only at the beginning of the first paragraph and the end of the last paragraph would not accurately convey that the entire speech is being quoted. Similarly, using quotation marks at the end of every paragraph would be unnecessary and potentially confusing.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In which sentence does "computer" need to be in quotation marks?
- A.
The first programmable computer was invented in Germany in 1936.
- B.
Computers can be used to store information.
- C.
Computer comes from the Latin word computare, which means to compute.
- D.
Approximately 365 million people in the world have computers
Correct Answer
C. Computer comes from the Latin word computare, which means to compute.Explanation
The word "computer" needs to be in quotation marks in the sentence "Computer comes from the Latin word computare, which means to compute." This is because the sentence is mentioning the word itself and discussing its origin and meaning.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these require quotation marks?
- A.
An album
- B.
An article
- C.
A book
- D.
A movie
Correct Answer
B. An articleExplanation
An article requires quotation marks because it is a shorter work within a larger publication or collection. Quotation marks are used to indicate that the article is a distinct piece of writing within a larger body of work, such as a magazine or newspaper. The use of quotation marks helps to differentiate the article from the rest of the text and highlight its individuality.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is not a use of quotation marks?
- A.
Indicate ironic words in a sentence.
- B.
Offset false titles from actual names.
- C.
Indicate possession.
- D.
Signal unusual usage of a word.
Correct Answer
C. Indicate possession.Explanation
Quotation marks are commonly used to indicate ironic words in a sentence, offset false titles from actual names, and signal unusual usage of a word. However, they are not used to indicate possession. Possession is typically shown using an apostrophe ('s) or with the use of the word "of".Rate this question:
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