Lynne Truss's EATS, SHOOTS & LEAVES briefly identifies the differences in style for quotation marks between BE and AmEng. I believe THE ECONOMIST can be used as a good example for illustrating the differences to a classroom, if you wish to do so; it follows BE punctuation conventions.
Natalie
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From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar on behalf of Bruce D. Despain
Sent: Thu 10/11/2007 10:49 PM
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Subject: Re: Quotation Confusion
Gepff.
I could use some advice here. I am always getting confused, but I think it's because editorial opinion varies. I think in British English the quotes are handled one way, e.g., single quotes, quotes on logical units, etc., but in American English it's another way. Maybe someone could clear us up on this.
Bruce
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From: Geoffrey Layton <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:05 PM
Subject: Quotation Confusion
OK, I know that a direct quote requires that the quotation marks go outside the endmark - but how about when the quotation marks delineate a phrase such as the following: Shall we give them the "hearty handshake, pat on the back, and the warm glow of victory". OR . . . the "hearty handshake, pat on the back, and the warm glow of victory?" Clearly, the question mark doesn't apply to the item in quotes, and I keep running into this question all the time. I really want to use the quote-endmark form - but the long knives are out for those who make red marks and and then make mistakes themselves! I want to have you guys to back me up! And if this is acceptable (preferred?), is there any reference I can go to (other than you*!)?
Geoff Layton
* This is an instance where (to allude to a recent thread), the language really needs the plural you - ya'll!
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