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Terribly Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

' or " ?

When quoting other people's wording, should we use ' or "?
  

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Hello, terribly—and welcome to English Forums. Use " quote " . Single marks are sometimes used informally—I use them at EF, in fact—but for formal writing you should use double marks.

— Mister Micawber

  • Hello, terribly—and welcome to English Forums.
  • Use " quote " .
  • Single marks are sometimes used informally—I use them at EF, in fact—but for formal writing you should use double marks.
  • Also, please do not double-post your questions; please have patience until it appears and someone answers you.
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Hello, terribly—and welcome to English Forums.

Use "quote". Single marks are sometimes used informally—I use them at EF, in fact—but for formal writing you should use double marks.

Also, please do not double-post your questions; please have patience until it appears and someone answers you.
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Thanks for welcoming me, Mister Micawber.
I found your explanation a lot better than the wikipedia, at least yours is precise and concise.

I am sorry that I don't realise I double-posted my questions.
I don't think I have re-posted it? Maybe I clicked something wrong? I will check again next time I post it! ;-)
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