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The Use of Quotation Marks

The document discusses the different uses of quotation marks in the British style, including: 1) Using single quotation marks (' ') to enclose direct quotations and double quotation marks (" ") to enclose a quotation within a quotation. 2) Using quotation marks to indicate words used ironically, with reservation, or in some unusual way. 3) Using quotation marks to indicate the translation of foreign words, and to set off terms, mottos, coined words. 4) Using quotation marks to refer to the title of a written work.

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The Use of Quotation Marks

The document discusses the different uses of quotation marks in the British style, including: 1) Using single quotation marks (' ') to enclose direct quotations and double quotation marks (" ") to enclose a quotation within a quotation. 2) Using quotation marks to indicate words used ironically, with reservation, or in some unusual way. 3) Using quotation marks to indicate the translation of foreign words, and to set off terms, mottos, coined words. 4) Using quotation marks to refer to the title of a written work.

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The use of quotation marks, also called inverted commas, is

slightly complicated by the fact that there are two types—single (‘


’) and double (“ ”), and two styles—British and American. In the
British style, single quotes denote quoted speech, and double
quotes indicate a quotation within quoted speech. The American
style adopts the reverse.
Here are some basic rules to help you quote it right, British style!
Usage
Example
To enclose direct quotations (reporting
exactly what was said) after any other
punctuation
JPMC CTO James Young
reiterated, ‘TCS is a very
reputable firm, high on integrity
and delivery.’
To enclose a quotation within a quotation
The DCH said, ‘TRDDC is a
pioneer, as the CEO Ramadorai
aptly noted, “TRDDC is an
affirmation of TCS's pioneering
leadership in the Indian IT
industry.” ’
To indicate words used ironically, with
reservation, or in some unusual way
He claimed he was ‘too busy’ to
participate in the CSR initiative.
To indicate the translation of foreign words,
and to set off terms, mottos, coined words
La date limite, ‘the deadline’.
To refer to the title of a written work
‘Research by Design: Innovation
and TCS’ is a compilation of
articles by renowned experts at
TCS.
To explain technical or unfamiliar words. But,
note that such words are italicised.
The English word encrypt comes
from a Greek word meaning
‘hidden’.
Remember, quotation marks are like twins—they always come in pairs!
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Contributed by: Meera Amaldev (TechCom-Chennai) and Sweta N (TechCom-Bangalore)
Coordinated by: Letha Roy, TechCom-Chennai
Reviewed and Published by: P. Rufus (Head - Technical Communication)

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