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The most common usage of quotation signify one of three things: dialogue, titles, and quotes. For dialogue and quotes, there will almost always be a comma before the quotation starts. For titles, this won't always be the case.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes
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In American English, it is written like "this." (or 'this'.)
In British English, it is written like "this". (or 'this'.)
It's a good idea to refer to the style guide used by the publisher (teacher/ professor) that you're working with to choose the correct format for your work.
No, a comma does not always go before quotation marks. It depends on the context and the punctuation rules being followed. In American English, commas typically go inside the quotation marks.
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∙ 15y agoyes, comma's are considered a quotation mark
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∙ 7y agoNo, you can have terms in quotation marks that are not preceded by any punctuation. For example, you might say "Martha always referred to my dog as a 'Weimerheimer' instead of a Weimaraner."
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∙ 9y agoIt depends on the specific way it is being used. "I have to go," she said. She said, "I have to go."
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Do you type a quotation mark before a period and a comma?
No, the quotation marks go after the comma or period.
Does the comma come before or after quotation in return to sender?
Return to sender does not require quotation marks or a comma.
Does the comma go before or after the quotation marks if it is followed by an independent clause?
In American English, the comma typically goes before the closing quotation marks if it is followed by an independent clause. For example: "I like to read books," she said.
Does the comma go before or after the quotation marks if it's in the middle of the sentence and if it's the title of an article?
The comma goes before the closing quotation mark when it's part of the title of an article within a sentence, as in "The New York Times," reported on the topic.
Do you put the quotations after the period for a title of a painting?
yes you do ======== The comma and the period are always placed inside the quotation marks.
Where does the comma go after the quotation marks of thanks you?
The comma goes inside the quotation marks in American English, but outside in British English. So, in American English, it would be "thanks," you.
Can a sentence that has original statement with quotation marks have a comma?
Yes, a sentence with a quoted statement can have a comma outside the quotation marks if the comma is not part of the original quoted material. For example: She said, "I will be there tomorrow."
Does the quotes go before or after the commas?
Quotation marks typically go before or after commas, depending on whether the comma is part of the quoted material. If the comma is part of the quoted material, it goes inside the quotation marks. If the comma is not part of the quoted material, it goes outside the quotation marks.
Is an exclamation point inside quotation marks followed by a comma?
In American English, an exclamation point should be placed inside quotation marks, followed by a comma if necessary: He shouted, "Stop!" In British English, the exclamation point would be placed outside of the quotation marks: He shouted, "Stop"!
A sentence that has an original statement with quotation marks may also have a comma?
Yes,
Does a comma go inside or outside an apostrophe?
Outside, like: The car was John's, so he had to pay for the repairs. However, if you are using the apostrophes as single quotation marks, then inside. Commas and periods always go inside quotation marks. "Like this."
When is it okay not to use quotation marks with a quotation?
Never. You should always have quotation marks sorrounding a quote.
