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Odysseypenelopiad Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Proper use of quotation marks

Should there be quotation marks here:

*The word "poor" has many meanings.*

This is just one example. I would like to know if there are any exceptions. Thanks~
  

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I use italics or bold on this site rather than quotes. I haven't had an complaints yet.

  • I use italics or bold on this site rather than quotes.
  • I haven't had an complaints yet.
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I use italics or bold on this site rather than quotes. I haven't had an complaints yet.
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odysseypenelopiadShould there be quotation marks here:*The word "poor" has many meanings.*
That is the traditional way when one writes by hand. It is still acceptable in printed work, though bold and italic forms appear to be preferred these days.

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