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 quote at the end of a sentence?

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Place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the quote is followed by a tag (like 'he said').

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What is the correct way to write: 'She said, I love ice cream'?

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

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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 the quote with a phrase like 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the correct punctuation for: 'I am happy she said'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I am happy,' she said.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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If the quote is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: 'He asked can I come over'?

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The correct way is: 'He asked, "Can I come over?"'.

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

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If the quote is at the beginning, place a comma after the quote if it is followed by a tag.

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How do you write: 'She said I will be there'?

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The correct way is: 'She said, "I will be there."'.

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What is the rule for using commas with quotes?

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Always place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the quote is followed by a tag.