Technically speaking, in English writing, quotation marks are basically punctuation marks surrounding a quotation, direct speech, or a literal title or name. They’re also used to indicate a different meaning of a word or phrase other than the one typically associated with it and are often used to express irony. Here are a few signs with unnecessary quotes that make them instantly suspicious, such as the “security guard” above. Continue reading for more.

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