Quotation Marks Quiz
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In American English, where do commas and periods go in relation to closing quotation marks?
About Quotation Marks Quiz
Do you know where to place quotation marks and the punctuation that goes with them? Find out! Quotation Marks Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. In American English, where do commas and periods go in relation to closing quotation marks?
Answer: Inside the quotation marks
2. Which is correct in American English?
Answer: She said, "I'm leaving."
3. When do you use single quotation marks in American English?
Answer: For a quote within a quote
4. Which title should be in quotation marks (not italics)?
Answer: A short story
5. Where does the question mark go? 'Did she say, "I'll be late"?'
Answer: It depends on who is asking the question
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