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Grammar
What are "***" and '***' called?
What are " " and ' ' called?
When should they be used?
Also when should I use a - instead of a comma?
When should they be used?
Also when should I use a - instead of a comma?
Top answer
" = quotation mark (double) ' = quotation mark (single) Use one kind (" or ') when you're quoting someone (dialog, cut-paste from another post, etc). Use the other kind when there's a quotation in your quotation. American usage is: "I hear him say 'oom-papa' to his wife", said the mailman.
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" = quotation mark (double)
' = quotation mark (single)
Use one kind (" or ') when you're quoting someone (dialog, cut-paste from another post, etc).
Use the other kind when there's a quotation in your quotation.
American usage is:
"I hear him say 'oom-papa' to his wife", said the mailman.
British usage is:
'I heard him say "oom-pap
' = quotation mark (single)
Use one kind (" or ') when you're quoting someone (dialog, cut-paste from another post, etc).
Use the other kind when there's a quotation in your quotation.
American usage is:
"I hear him say 'oom-papa' to his wife", said the mailman.
British usage is:
'I heard him say "oom-pap
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