When are quotation marks used?
when using your own words
when writing important details
when paraphrasing
when using a direct quote
Quotation marks are used in several instances, including:
1. When using your own words to indicate irony or sarcasm: He is "brilliant" at math.
2. When writing important details or titles within a text: The article discussed the "Benefits of Meditation."
3. When paraphrasing someone else's words or ideas: According to the author, the study's results were "surprising."
4. When using a direct quote, word for word, from another source: She said, "I will be there at 5 o'clock."