Question 1

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The speaker was getting all of her information from The New York Times .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

The New York Times is a newspaper title, so it should be italicized.

Question 2

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Professor Andrews started a Facebook page for his American history class.
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Question marks always go inside the quotation marks.

Accepted Answer

The placement of question marks depends on whether the question mark is part of the quoted material. If the question is part of the quoted material, it goes inside; otherwise, it goes outside.

Question 4

Commas and semicolons are always placed inside the quotation marks.

Accepted Answer

In American English, commas and periods are placed inside quotation marks, while semicolons and colons are placed outside. In British English, punctuation placement can vary based on whether it is part of the quoted material.

Question 5

Italics are used to write the title of a book or movie.

Accepted Answer

Italics are commonly used in writing to emphasize the titles of books, movies, and other standalone works to distinguish them from the rest of the text.

Question 6

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.We read Romeo and Juliet for our English class.
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Titles of longer works (such as books, plays, and movies) are italicized in MLA format.

Question 7

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.After her twenty-eighth birthday, Marla resented being called cute .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Quotation marks are appropriate for indicating a specific word or phrase being referenced, in this case "cute" as a term of address. Italics are used for emphasis or for titles of longer works. Neither is not an option as some form of punctuation is necessary for clarity.

Question 8

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences."Of course you can borrow the car," Joe said. "But fill it up with gas before you bring it back."
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.When Leena's working around the house, she'll sing the song Whistle While You Work .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

The title of the song should be in quotation marks as it is a shorter work contained within a larger work (the movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs").

Question 10

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Many children learned their basics by watching Sesame Street on television; it changed education for millions.
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Sesame Street is the name of a television show, so it should be italicized.

Question 11

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The bride and groom danced to Nat King Cole's Unforgettable .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

"Unforgettable" is a song title, and song titles are enclosed in quotation marks, not italicized.

Question 12

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Have you heard the song I Married Myself ?
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Songs are typically enclosed in quotation marks, not italicized.

Question 13

Italics are used to show that a word or phrase is borrowed from a foreign language.

Accepted Answer

Italics are often used in English writing to indicate that a word or phrase is borrowed from another language, highlighting its foreign origin.

Question 14

Quotation marks can show that a word is being used sarcastically.

Accepted Answer

Quotation marks can indicate sarcasm or irony, suggesting that the word or phrase should not be taken at face value.

Question 15

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences. My mother's favorite movie is Casablanca .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Movie titles should be italicized.

Question 16

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.I read Rolling Stone magazine to help me keep up with music and movie news.
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Rolling Stone magazine is the name of a publication, so it should be italicized.

Question 17

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Jana will never forget where she was when Stephen first said, I love you .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Quotation marks are used for direct quotes, and "I love you" is a direct quote that Stephen said.

Question 18

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The term unfriending has been popularized by social media.
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Though it fooled some people, it seemed pretty obvious that the picture of President Lincoln riding a dinosaur had been made with Photoshop .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

The phrase "President Lincoln riding a dinosaur" is a specific work or title and should be enclosed in quotation marks.

Question 20

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The music box played Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star .
A) italics
B) quotation marks
C) neither

Accepted Answer

Quotation marks are appropriate for indicating the title of a song or piece of music, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."

Quiz 25: Quotation Marks and Italics

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The speaker was getting all of her information from The New York Times .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Professor Andrews started a Facebook page for his American history class.

Question marks always go inside the quotation marks.

Commas and semicolons are always placed inside the quotation marks.

Italics are used to write the title of a book or movie.

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.We read Romeo and Juliet for our English class.

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.After her twenty-eighth birthday, Marla resented being called cute .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences."Of course you can borrow the car," Joe said. "But fill it up with gas before you bring it back."

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.When Leena's working around the house, she'll sing the song Whistle While You Work .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Many children learned their basics by watching Sesame Street on television; it changed education for millions.

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The bride and groom danced to Nat King Cole's Unforgettable .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Have you heard the song I Married Myself ?

Italics are used to show that a word or phrase is borrowed from a foreign language.

Quotation marks can show that a word is being used sarcastically.

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences. My mother's favorite movie is Casablanca .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.I read Rolling Stone magazine to help me keep up with music and movie news.

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Jana will never forget where she was when Stephen first said, I love you .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The term unfriending has been popularized by social media.

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.Though it fooled some people, it seemed pretty obvious that the picture of President Lincoln riding a dinosaur had been made with Photoshop .

Directions: Indicate whether italics or quotation marks are appropriate for the underlined words and phrases in the following sentences.The music box played Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star .