Commas in Quotes

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What is the purpose of commas in quotes?

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Commas are used to separate the spoken words from the rest of the sentence.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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You place a comma before the opening quote and a comma after the closing quote if the sentence continues.

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What is the correct way to write: She said 'Hello'?

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The correct way is: She said, 'Hello.'

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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 someone's spoken words.

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What is the correct punctuation for: 'I love ice cream' she said?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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How do you punctuate a question in quotes?

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You place the question mark inside the quotes if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the correct way to write: 'Can we go?' he asked?

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The correct way is: 'Can we go?' he asked.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a quote is at the end of a sentence?

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If the quote is at the end of a sentence, place the comma inside the quotes before the closing punctuation.

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How do you write: 'I am happy' she said?

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You write it as: 'I am happy,' she said.

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What is the correct way to write: 'It's raining' she exclaimed?

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The correct way is: 'It's raining,' she exclaimed.