Category: Grammar and Spelling

When using quotation marks in Australian English, it’s important to avoid certain Americanisms to adhere to local conventions. Here are some examples of Americanisms related to the use of quotation marks that should be avoided: By avoiding these Americanisms, writers can ensure their use of quotation marks aligns with Australian English standards, maintaining clarity and consistency in their writing. Citations:[1] https://www.eliteediting.com.au/avoiding-americanisms-when-using-australianbritish-english/[2] https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/84365609.pdf[3] https://www.abc.net.au/education/interesting-words-and-americanisms-in-our-language/13953302[4] https://www.theguardian.com/media/mind-your-language/2010/nov/26/americanisms-english-mind-your-language[5] https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8274467/clear-as-math-what-counts-as-proper-australian-english/[6] […]

In Australian English, the correct use of quotation marks follows specific rules that differ slightly from American English conventions. Here’s a detailed guide on how to use quotation marks correctly in Australian English: Single vs. Double Quotation Marks Australian English typically uses single quotation marks (‘ ‘) for quoting direct speech, titles of certain works, or drawing attention to a word. Double quotation marks (” […]

In Australian grammar rules, the placement of the full stop in relation to single quote marks depends on the context of the quotation. If the quotation is a complete sentence, the full stop comes before the closing single quote mark. However, if the quotation is part of a larger sentence, the full stop comes after the closing single quote mark[1][3][4][8]. Citations:[1] https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/qa-quotes-and-punctuation-evil-or-not/[2] https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/punctuation-guide/[3] https://www.eliteediting.com.au/avoiding-americanisms-when-using-australianbritish-english/[4] https://www.capstoneediting.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-single-and-double-quotation-marks[5] […]