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 punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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Place the comma inside the quotation marks before the closing quote.

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What is the correct way to write: "I love ice cream" said Sarah?

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The correct way is: "I love ice cream," said Sarah.

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When should you use a comma before a quote?

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Use a comma before a quote when introducing someone's spoken words.

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What is the correct punctuation for: The teacher said "You can do it"?

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The correct punctuation is: The teacher said, "You can do it."

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How do you write a quote that is a question?

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You still place the comma before the quote, like: "Can I go?" she asked.

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What is the correct way to write: "I am happy" he said?

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The correct way is: "I am happy," he said.

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What do you do if the quote is at the beginning of the sentence?

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If the quote is at the beginning, you do not need a comma before it.

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How do you punctuate: She asked "Are you coming"?

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The correct punctuation is: She asked, "Are you coming?"

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What is the rule for quotes within quotes?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, like: "He said, 'Hello.'"