What is the correct way to use quotation marks when quoting passages of more than one paragraph?

A. Use quotation marks at the beginnings of all paragraphs, but not at the ends.

B. Use quotation marks at the beginnings and ends of all paragraphs.

C. Use quotation marks at the beginnings of all paragraphs, and at the end of the last paragraph only.

D. Use quotation marks at the beginning of the first paragraph only, and at the ends of all paragraphs.

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Fernando Mercer

6 October, 04:48

What is the correct way to use quotation marks when quoting passages of more than one paragraph?

A. Use quotation marks at the beginnings of all paragraphs, but not at the ends.

B. Use quotation marks at the beginnings and ends of all paragraphs.

C. Use quotation marks at the beginnings of all paragraphs, and at the end of the last paragraph only.

D. Use quotation marks at the beginning of the first paragraph only, and at the ends of all paragraphs.

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Jessie Ramos · Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Use quotation marks at the beginnings of all paragraphs, and at the end of the last paragraph only.

That is done so as to show when new paragraphs and thoughts begin. It is not necessary to close them all down as you can only close the last one down and it is enough.