Used for quotations within quotations. Suitable for titles of short works like poems and chapters. Can emphasize words or phrases within sentences
Pound key is a telephone button marked with # in lower right corner. Used to access conference call archives with pass code 7754105. Alternative name for keyboard's pound key is OCTOTHORPE
British and Australian English use single quotes, North American uses double quotes. Style of opening and closing speech marks must match. Some writers have their own unique speech mark systems
Quotation marks identify previously spoken or written words. They highlight names of ships, books, and plays. Used to signify so-called or alleged. Show words refer to themselves, not their meanings
Nested quotes alternate between double and single quotation marks. American English uses double marks for first, single for second, etc. British English uses single marks for first, double for second, etc. Three-level nested quotes are best avoided for clarity
Sign up is a two-word verb phrase meaning to enroll or register. Used for enrollment in sports, counseling, or insurance. Example: "You cannot do track if you sign up for soccer"