Embedding Quotations

Any words which are not your own should be enclosed within these

• Commas

• Question Mark

• Quotation Marks

• Slashes

As he waited in line for the diving board, Peter shared his nervousness: "it can't be safe to jump from so high up!"

• Capitalize "It"

• DON'T capitalize "it"

According to the review, Vincent Crabbe's restaurant has the "best waffles in town."

• Capitalize "Best"

• DON'T capitalize "best"

Luna scolded, "Who put the peanut butter knife into the jam?"

• Capitalize "Who"

• DON'T capitalize "who"

Zazu said that there was a "Magical tunnel to the future" in his backyard.

• Capitalize "Magical"

• DON'T capitalize "magical"

Brian sent me a text message: "are you almost here?"

• Capitalize "Are"

• DON'T capitalize "are"

The chef asked Raymond, "would you prefer french fries or onion rings?"

• Capitalize "Would"

• DON'T capitalize "would"

Janice stated confidently, "because I'm on the case, the mystery will be solved by tomorrow."

• Capitalize "Because"

• DON'T capitalize "because"

The reviews say that Cedric Diggory is the "Greatest tuba player in history."

• Capitalize "Greatest"

• DON'T capitalize "greatest"

Ginny put up a poster on her door: "please keep out!"

• Capitlaize "Please"

• DON'T capitalize "please"