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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

quotes vs italics - is there a rule?

I feel italics are more appropriate (they seem to read with a better flow) in this sense, but I don't know if there is a rule against or for using quotes.

Please read the following passage and let me know which is more appropriate:

Outside of the local angle, other "need it now" mobile searchers may be looking for information such as airline schedules or weather updates. A second group, called "killing time" shoppers, consumes more news and entertainment-type content that is generally used for a future need or pure entertainment value.

Thanks again!!!
  

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Hi, Quotes are the traditional way, but I don't see why you shouldn't use italics if you think that looks better. The police usually don't fine people for such things. Best wishes, Clive

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Hi,

Quotes are the traditional way, but I don't see why you shouldn't use italics if you think that looks better. The police usually don't fine people for such things.
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Grammar police... ha!

Thanks again, you're so helpful! Emotion: smile
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Should the name of a play be in quotes or in italics? And which ever way it is, should it be used that way every time it is used?

Sandy
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Hi Sandy,
Should the name of a play be in quotes or in italics? Please read the thread.I think you'll find it interesting.

And which ever way it is, should it be used that way every time it is used? Yes.

Best wishes, Clive
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