American English and British English have a couple of differences in using quotation marks:
1. American English often uses double quotation marks (“ ”) while British English uses singles (‘ ’). It does not mean, however, that they are exclusively doing so. Many British writings use double marks the same way many American writings use singles. English in both Uniteds has become widely open that either way or style is accepted.
2. In American English, a comma or period used in direct speech appears inside the quotation marks while in British English, it appears outside.
examples:
1. American English often uses double quotation marks (“ ”) while British English uses singles (‘ ’). It does not mean, however, that they are exclusively doing so. Many British writings use double marks the same way many American writings use singles. English in both Uniteds has become widely open that either way or style is accepted.
2. In American English, a comma or period used in direct speech appears inside the quotation marks while in British English, it appears outside.
examples:
‘‘I will not say it again,’’ said Peter. (American English)
‘I will not say it again’, said Peter. (British English)
Peter said, ‘‘I will not say it again.’’ (American English)
Peter said, ‘I will not say it again’. (British English)
The rest of the rules apply to both American and British English.
Click here to learn more about Quotation Marks.
‘I will not say it again’, said Peter. (British English)
Peter said, ‘‘I will not say it again.’’ (American English)
Peter said, ‘I will not say it again’. (British English)
The rest of the rules apply to both American and British English.
Click here to learn more about Quotation Marks.
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