Lesson 376

Mechanics - Punctuation - Quotation Marks

Use quotation marks around the titles of short stories, short plays, short poems and short musical compositions; of art works, articles, chapters, essays, and speeches; of radio and television programs.

Example:
My favorite painting is "Blue Boy."

Instructions: Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.

1. I was very interested in the article Our Missing President.

I was very interested in the article "Our Missing President."

2. I loved the old television program Maverick.

I loved the old television program "Maverick."

3. Have you read Miniver Cheevy, the short narrative poem?

Have you read "Miniver Cheevy," the short narrative poem?

4. At Christmas time I love to read The Gift of the Magi, a short story by O. Henry.

At Christmas time I love to read "The Gift of the Magi," a short story by O. Henry.

5. That song playing is Greensleeves, isn't it?

That song playing is "Greensleeves," isn't it?