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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Quoting a quote

Dear Grammar Geek,

I realize that you have already answered this question for someon else, but I am unable to access your answer. My English teacher told me that when I am quoting a quote that I need to use a triple quote. Example: "'Have you ever been to the store, Kohls?' asked Alec." Is that right? It seems really weird. My mom has taken many English classes in college and has never seen this.

Sincerely,

Heather

PS Thank you so much!
  

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Hi Heather, It's not really a triple quote. It's the use of a single-quote next to a regular double-quote. " -- direct quote with an embedded indirect quote.

— BarbaraPA

  • Hi Heather, It's not really a triple quote.
  • It's the use of a single-quote next to a regular double-quote.
  • " -- direct quote with an embedded indirect quote.
  • " -- direct quote with an embedded direct quote.
  • Note the embedded quote uses the single-quote marks.
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Hi Heather,
It's not really a triple quote. It's the use of a single-quote next to a regular double-quote.

Peter said, "I love you."

Alice said, "I can't believe that Peter said that he loves you." -- direct quote with an embedded indirect quote.

Alice said, "I can't believe that Peter said, 'I love you' but I'm happy for you." -- direct quote with an embedded direc
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