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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
If someone writes a book, is it better to put two quotation marks or one- i.e "Hi" or 'Hi'?
Some books I've read have 'Hi' written, and most of them have "Hi" written when it shows people meeting for the first time, and same for the other text in conservations throughout the book. I know that usually " " quotation marks are only used for writing and ' ' quotation marks are used in books, but why do authors write " " sometimes, even though they know this? And I have to print a story with lots of conservations. What should I do?
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Here is a reference on quotation marks. htm As you can see, usage depends on style - that is, British English punctuates a bit differently than American English, and formal media such as academic journals or newpapers may have their own specific style. You have to decide what style guide you will follow for your book.
- Here is a reference on quotation marks.
- htm As you can see, usage depends on style - that is, British English punctuates a bit differently than American English, and formal media such as academic journals or newpapers may have their own specific style.
- You have to decide what style guide you will follow for your book.
- But I recommend to use one that is mainstream for your readership.
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Here is a reference on quotation marks.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/quotation.htm
As you can see, usage depends on style - that is, British English punctuates a bit differently than Ameri
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/quotation.htm
As you can see, usage depends on style - that is, British English punctuates a bit differently than Ameri
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