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Chapter Thirty-Eight Quotations and Other Punctuation

Marks

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Quotation Marks (“ ”)There are two main uses of quotation There are two main uses of quotation

marks:marks:1. To set off the 1. To set off the EXACTEXACT words of a speaker words of a speaker

or writer.or writer.

2. To set off the titles of short works.2. To set off the titles of short works.

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Use quotation marks to show the exact Use quotation marks to show the exact words of a speaker or writer.words of a speaker or writer.NOT NEEDEDNOT NEEDED

Jennifer said that she enjoyed shopping for Jennifer said that she enjoyed shopping for clothes.clothes.

NEEDEDNEEDED

Jennifer said, “I enjoy shopping forJennifer said, “I enjoy shopping for clothes.”clothes.”

Quotation Marks (“ ”)

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• EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: Ryan explained, “ The skis are on sale Ryan explained, “ The skis are on sale until tomorrow.”until tomorrow.”– A comma sets off the quoted part from the rest of the

sentence.

– Periods at the end of the a quote go INSIDEINSIDE the quotation marks.

• EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: “If the mall opens at nine,” David said, “If the mall opens at nine,” David said, “we can eat breakfast there.”“we can eat breakfast there.”– Commas that come at the end of a quoted sections go

inside the quotation marks.

Using Punctuation with Quotation Marks (“ ”)

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CapitalizationCapitalization• EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: Martha explained, “The flower Martha explained, “The flower

shop is my favorite store to visit.”shop is my favorite store to visit.”– Every quotation begins with a capital letter..

• EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: “Bands play music every “Bands play music every Wednesday night,” Jason said, “especially in Wednesday night,” Jason said, “especially in the new coffee shop.”the new coffee shop.”– When a quotation is split, the second part does

not begin with a capital letter unless it is another complete sentence.

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Titles• The second main use of quotation marks The second main use of quotation marks

is with titles of short works. is with titles of short works. – With titles of major works we use

italicsitalics..– If a font with italics is not available, the titles

of long works are underlined.underlined.

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• Use quotation marks to set off the titles of Use quotation marks to set off the titles of articles, short stories, poemsarticles, short stories, poems, and , and songssongs..

• Long works such as novels, magazine Long works such as novels, magazine titles, and movies are either in titles, and movies are either in italicsitalics or or they arethey are underlinedunderlined..– Example:Example: The bookstore sells The bookstore sells Teen FadTeen Fad

magazine which has the article magazine which has the article “Why “Why Tattoos Attract Men.”Tattoos Attract Men.”

TitlesTitles

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Special Uses of Quotation MarksSpecial Uses of Quotation MarksTo set off To set off special words or phrases from from

the rest of a sentence.the rest of a sentence.Rob’s “nutritious lunch” consisted of a candy Rob’s “nutritious lunch” consisted of a candy

bar and a bag of corn chips.bar and a bag of corn chips.

To To mark a quote within a quote. For this . For this purpose, use single quotes.purpose, use single quotes.Jamie said, “My favorite short story is Jamie said, “My favorite short story is

‘Twirling’ by Carolyn Murphy.”‘Twirling’ by Carolyn Murphy.”

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Other Punctuation Marks

• COLON(:)COLON(:)– There are several uses of the colon.• Telling timeTelling time 2:30 2:30• Biblical referencesBiblical references John 11:35 John 11:35

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• The colon is often a mark of introduction. Use The colon is often a mark of introduction. Use the colon at the end of a the colon at the end of a COMPLETECOMPLETE statement to do the following:statement to do the following:

1. Introduce a list which explains the complete statement.

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: The music store sells a wide variety The music store sells a wide variety of items: compact discs, cassettes, and clothes.of items: compact discs, cassettes, and clothes.

Colon (:)Colon (:)

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2. Introduce a long quotation.

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: The policy is stated on the doorThe policy is stated on the door:: All All our merchandise is considered valuable. Those our merchandise is considered valuable. Those who enter this store are responsible for their who enter this store are responsible for their behavior. This includes children, who must be behavior. This includes children, who must be supervised. If any customer damages any supervised. If any customer damages any merchandise, he must pay for it.merchandise, he must pay for it.

Colon (:)Colon (:)Colon (:)Colon (:)

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SEMICOLON (;)SEMICOLON (;)

• The semicolonsemicolon is used to join two complete thoughts that are so closely connected that you want to write them as one sentence.

Marty was not a cashier; he was a sales Marty was not a cashier; he was a sales associate.associate.

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HYPHEN (-)There are two uses for the hyphen.

1 . With two or more words that act as a single unit describing a noun.

The one-of-a-kind Christmas wreaths were very The one-of-a-kind Christmas wreaths were very expensive.expensive.

2. To divide a word at the end of a line of writing or typing.

The salespersons attended training sessions to insure that The salespersons attended training sessions to insure that even when customers are antagonistic, the staff responds even when customers are antagonistic, the staff responds politely.politely.

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PARENTHESIS ( )PARENTHESIS ( )• Use parentheses to set off extra or incidental

information from the rest of a sentence.In modern malls the food court (once a simple soda In modern malls the food court (once a simple soda

fountain) has become a meeting place for friends.fountain) has become a meeting place for friends.

NOTE:NOTE: Sometimes parentheses enclose letters or numbers that signal items in a series.

SPECIAL NOTE:SPECIAL NOTE: DO NOT USE PARENTHESES TOO OFTEN. They can make you sound uncertain or hesitant.

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Americans debate whether the citizens could accept a woman as president yet women have ruled numerous countries throughout history.

Insert punctuation where necessary. (Click to see the answer.)Insert punctuation where necessary. (Click to see the answer.)

Answer: Americans debate whether the citizens could accept a

woman as president,, yet women have ruled numerous countries throughout history.

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Cleopatra 69-30 BC was the queen of Cleopatra 69-30 BC was the queen of Egypt from 51-30 BC.Egypt from 51-30 BC.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer: CleopatraCleopatra ((69-30 BC69-30 BC) ) was a celebrated queen of Egypt.was a celebrated queen of Egypt.

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When Octavian later known as the Roman When Octavian later known as the Roman Emperor Augustus declared war against Emperor Augustus declared war against Cleopatra and Mark Anthony the queen Cleopatra and Mark Anthony the queen insisted on taking part in the military insisted on taking part in the military campaign.campaign.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

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Answer: When Octavian When Octavian ((later later known as the Roman Emperor known as the Roman Emperor

AugustusAugustus)) declared war against Cleopatra declared war against Cleopatra

and Mark Anthonyand Mark Anthony,, the queen the queen insisted on taking part insisted on taking part

in the military campaign.in the military campaign.

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Mark Anthony who was deceived by a false Mark Anthony who was deceived by a false report of the death of Cleopatra could not face report of the death of Cleopatra could not face life without her and committed suicide.life without her and committed suicide.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

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Answer:- Personal preference -- either comma, parentheses, or even dashes. One good solution:

Mark AnthonyMark Anthony,, who was deceived by a false report of the death of who was deceived by a false report of the death of

CleopatraCleopatra, , could not face life without her and committed suicide.could not face life without her and committed suicide.Note:: There is no comma before the “and” because

there are not two complete sentences.

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Catherine the Great was not the first Catherine the Great was not the first empress of Russia named Catherine she empress of Russia named Catherine she was the second of that name.was the second of that name.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer: Catherine the Great Catherine the Great was not the first empress of was not the first empress of

Russia named CatherineRussia named Catherine; ; she was the second of that name.she was the second of that name.

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Catherine the Great established new Catherine the Great established new institutions in Russia the first Russian institutions in Russia the first Russian school for girls a medical college and school for girls a medical college and health care for her subjects.health care for her subjects.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer :Answer : Catherine the Great Catherine the Great

established new institutions in Russiaestablished new institutions in Russia::

the first Russian school for girlsthe first Russian school for girls,, a medical collegea medical college,, and and

health care for her subjects.health care for her subjects.

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People believe that Marie Antoinette said Let them eat People believe that Marie Antoinette said Let them eat cake.cake.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer : People believe that Marie Antoinette People believe that Marie Antoinette

saidsaid,, ““Let them eat cake.Let them eat cake.””

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Kerry replied When the Habsburg family Kerry replied When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her name?was a woman. What was her name?

Kerry replied___ ___When the Habsburg family Kerry replied___ ___When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her name?___was a woman. What was her name?___

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.Answer : , comma/ “open quote /Answer : , comma/ “open quote /

” ” closed quoteclosed quote

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Kerry replied When the Habsburg family Kerry replied When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her ruler was a woman. What was her name?name?

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer: Kerry replied Kerry replied, “, “When the Habsburg When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful family reigned in Europe, one very successful

ruler was a woman. What was her nameruler was a woman. What was her name?”?”

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I always get confused Bernie said about I always get confused Bernie said about Mary Queen of Scots.Mary Queen of Scots.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer: “ “I always get confusedI always get confused,”,” Bernie saidBernie said,, ““about Mary Queen of Scotsabout Mary Queen of Scots.”.”

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Pocahantas was an influential character in Pocahantas was an influential character in American history our own princess.American history our own princess.

Pocahantas was an influential character in Pocahantas was an influential character in American history___ our own princess.American history___ our own princess.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer : - dashAnswer : - dash

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Pocahantas was an influential character in Pocahantas was an influential character in American history our own princess.American history our own princess.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer: Pocahantas was an Pocahantas was an influential character in American influential character in American

historyhistory – – our own princess.our own princess.

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We believe that the make it happen We believe that the make it happen thinking of American pioneer women thinking of American pioneer women helped make this country great.helped make this country great.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer:Answer: We believe that the We believe that the

makemake--itit--happen thinking of happen thinking of American pioneer women American pioneer women

helped make this country great.helped make this country great.

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My uncle confided to us I often think of the My uncle confided to us I often think of the poem On A Political Prisoner by Yeats poem On A Political Prisoner by Yeats when conflicts arise.when conflicts arise.

Insert punctuation where necessary.Insert punctuation where necessary.

Answer: My uncle confided to usMy uncle confided to us, , ““I often think of the poemI often think of the poem

‘‘On A Political PrisonerOn A Political Prisoner’’ by by

Yeats when conflicts ariseYeats when conflicts arise.”.”

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