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Sailsofoblivion Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Type of punctuation marks?

In this instance, would it be correct to write 'Gone Fishing' with single quotation punctuation marks rather than quotation marks?

Thanks in advance!

That was a good idea, I thought, and she went on to cover the tank with a tea towel which appropriately said ‘Gone Fishing’ on it whenever trout was on the menu.

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That was a good idea, I thought, and she went on to cover the tank with a tea towel which appropriately said "Gone Fishing" on it whenever trout was on the menu.
  

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'" I'd definitely use double-quotes if there's an apostrophe: - I said "I'm going fishing". Otherwise I'd say you can choose. The double-quotes give an emphasis: - The sign said "Gone Fishing"!

— Dave_anon

  • '" I'd definitely use double-quotes if there's an apostrophe: - I said "I'm going fishing".
  • Otherwise I'd say you can choose.
  • The double-quotes give an emphasis: - The sign said "Gone Fishing"!
  • - I put a sign on my door: 'I am going fishing'.
  • Dave
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Hi

I'm happy to be contradicted, but I think it is just a matter of style

Sometimes you need to mix double and single quotes, to get your meaning clear:

- So I said to him 'Did you really say "I don't care!'"

I'd definitely use double-quotes if there's an apostrophe:

- I said "I'm going fishing".

Otherwise I'd say you can choose. The double-qu
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Would you say it would work stylistically if this is the only instance where they are required where it's not actual speech?
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Hi

I would think of double-quotes here, because you are drawing special attention to what the sign says

Many people would say that you should use double-quotes anyway, but I try to use few marks, where possible

Dave
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