What is the difference between single and double quotation marks?
In US English, you must use double quotation marks. Single quotation marks are used for quotes within quotes. In UK English, it's most common to use single quotation marks, with double quotation marks for quotes within quotes, although the other way around is acceptable too.
What are single quotation marks used for?
Single quotation marks are also known as 'quote marks', 'quotes', 'speech marks' or 'inverted commas'. Use them to: show direct speech and the quoted work of other writers. enclose the title of certain works.
What do 2 quotation marks mean?
Quotation marks are ALWAYS used in pairs, one at the beginning of the quoted text and one at the end. The same rule applies to titles and words used in a special sense or for emphasis. Use double quotation marks () around a direct quote. A direct quote is a word- for-word report of what someone else said or wrote.