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From: http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/UsingSources_MLA.html#capitalize "Do I capitalize the first letter of a quotation when it falls in the middle of my sentence? Some instructors feel that writers can change beginning capitalization to suit the writer's grammatical purpose, but that the "body" of the quotation should be copied verbatim (exactly like the original, right down to the last comma). Others like the first word capitalized, especially when it is capitalized in the original source. If you are not sure, capitalize. Example: According to Margo, "The summer was the hottest and driest she could remember" (34). " From: http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/UsingSources_MLA.html#capitalize "Do I capitalize the first letter of a quotation when it falls in the middle of my sentence? Some instructors feel that writers can change beginning capitalization to suit the writer's grammatical purpose, but that the "body" of the quotation should be copied verbatim (exactly like the original, right down to the last comma). Others like the first word capitalized, especially when it is capitalized in the original source. If you are not sure, capitalize. Example: According to Margo, "The summer was the hottest and driest she could remember" (34). "
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In American English, periods and commas always go inside quotation marks, while semicolons and colons go outside. Other punctuation marks depend on the context and the quote. In British English, the rules may vary for certain punctuation marks.
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Do you capitalize words inside quotations?
In most quotations you should capitalize the first word and the other words necessary; as in any other regular sentence. There is no need to capitalize most words just because they are in quotations.
What punctuation marks are used in block quotations?
Block quotations typically start on a new line and are indented. Punctuation marks within the block quotation itself should be included as they appear in the original text, with no additional punctuation added solely for formatting purposes.
Do you capitalize the whole newspaper article inside the quotations?
No, only capitalize the first word in the title of the article and any proper nouns within it.
Do you capitalize pronouns within quotation marks?
The only pronoun that is always capitalized is the first person, singular, subjective, personal pronoun 'I'. Other pronouns are capitalized only when they are the first word in a sentence. These rules apply to text within quotation marks or without quotation marks.
Block quotations contain an exception to the rule for using what punctuation mark in citations?
A period is the exception. Any punctuation can be used in block quotations. Periods are not used within a cited quotation, but after its source. In APA, block quotations don't use the quotation marks, but are indented 1/2 inch.
Can you begin a sentence with quotations marks?
Technically you can: "Why would you do that?" I asked.
What is an integrated quotation?
It appers within a sentence that you write. Set off integrated quotations by using quotation marks, so the reader can differentiate between what you write and what you borrow.
Do commas go before or after quotations?
commas go after question marks
What does using quotations marks do?
quotation marks (" ") are usually used to specify stuff or to show somebody's taking in a storybook
Do you put quotations after every sentence?
Put a quotation mark at the beginning of the quote and at the end of the quote. You do not need to put quotation marks around each sentence within that quote.
What is the symbol to not capitalize in the proofreading marks?
strike through
What is the symbol for capitalize in the proofreading marks?
capitalize the letter:Place three lines underneath the letter that needs to be capitalized.
