Language Test: Answer Key
From this test.
2. Which description of the usage of quotation marks is INCORRECT?
- A. Dialogue is enclosed in quotation marks. (Example: "I want to jump on the bed," she said.)
- B. The part of the sentence that the author wishes to emphasize is enclosed in quotation marks. (Example: We want "all" of the crew to pitch in.)
- C. The titles of short stories and songs are enclosed in quotation marks. (Example: My favorite song right now is "Concertina" by Tori Amos.)
- D. A special term can be identified by being enclosed in quotation marks. (Example: Sometimes he calls her "princess" when he's feeling affectionate.)
B is the best answer because quotes are never used as emphasis in the way they're used in that example. Quotes can be used for emphasis in special instances, like sarcasm, but in normal cases you would want to use italics (or sometimes bold, underline, or asterisks, though these are non-standard in published writing).
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