Quotation Marks and Commas

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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You place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker?

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You write the quote, followed by a comma, and then the speaker's name.

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Is this sentence correct? 'She said, I am happy.'

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No, it should be: 'She said, "I am happy."'

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How do you ask a question using quotation marks?

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You place the question inside quotation marks and end with a question mark outside.

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What is the correct punctuation for this quote: 'I love pizza' said Tom?

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It should be: 'I love pizza,' said Tom.

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When do you use a comma before a quote?

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You use a comma before a quote when introducing the quote with a phrase like 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the correct way to write: 'What time is it' she asked?

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It should be: 'What time is it?' she asked.

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with a period?

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If the quote is a complete sentence, the period goes inside the quotation marks.