Punctuating Dialogue (even more)

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What is the correct punctuation for dialogue?

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When writing dialogue, the punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "I can't wait for the weekend," she said.

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How do you punctuate a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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If a quote is followed by a dialogue tag, a comma should be placed before the closing quotation mark. Example: "It's a beautiful day," he said.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a sentence ends with a quote?

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If a sentence ends with a quote, the punctuation (like a period or question mark) should be placed inside the quotation marks. Example: "Are you coming?" she asked.

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How should you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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If the quoted material is a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks. Example: "What time is it?" he asked.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a quote and an exclamation?

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If the quote is an exclamation, place the exclamation mark inside the quotation marks. Example: "Watch out!" she yelled.

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What is the correct punctuation for a quote that is a statement?

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For a statement, use a comma before the closing quotation mark if followed by a dialogue tag. Example: "I love reading," she said.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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If a quote is interrupted by a dialogue tag, use a comma before the closing quotation mark and resume the quote with a lowercase letter. Example: "I can't believe it," she said, "it's amazing!"

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word of a quote if it is a complete sentence. Example: She said, "It is time to go."

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How do you handle punctuation with quotes in a question?

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If the entire sentence is a question, the question mark goes outside the quotation marks. Example: Did she really say, "I will come tomorrow"?

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quote that is a fragment?

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If the quote is a fragment, do not capitalize the first word unless it is a proper noun. Example: She said, "happy to help."