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In American Language they say like this:
"I wonder why she did that."
In British English, most punctuation goes outside of quotation marks.
Example:
She said, "I wonder what they're doing".
But in American English, the opposite rule applies -- most punctuation goes inside of quotation marks.
Example:
She said, "I wonder what they're doing."
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∙ 13y ago
In American English, periods always go inside quotation marks. In British English, periods go inside quotation marks when they are part of the quoted material, but outside if they are not. It's important to be consistent with the style guide you are following.
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∙ 13y agoinside ;)
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The answer is that it depends upon which version of English you use.
In American English, it's simple -a period (full stop) always goes inside the quotation marks.
In British English, the position of the full stop (period) depends on whether it applies to the complete sentence, or only to the quotation.
For example:
- "A metre is approximately three feet." (inside the quotation marks)
- This book says that "a metre is approximately three feet". (outside)
In the first case, the full stop applies to the quotation. In the second case, the full stop applies to the sentence in which there is a quotation.
In my opinion, the British system is more logical.
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∙ 11y agoA period or other exclamation mark used when you are saying a quote or someone is speaking, etc. you put it inside the quotation marks.
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∙ 14y agoPut the punctuation inside the quotation marks.
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∙ 14y agoThe British put their punctuation marks OUTSIDE of the quotation marks.
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∙ 11y agoInside the quote if the punctuation is part of the quote.
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When you have a sentence that ends with a song title does the period go inside or outside the quotation marks?
The period always goes inside quotation marks - in all kinds of sentences - not just ones that have a song title.
What rules apply to quotation marks inside punctuation marks?
The same punctuation is used inside of quotation marks as is used outside of quotation marks.
Does a period go outside quotation marks?
You use a period inside of quotation marks when the quote you are using ends in a full stop and the sentence in which the quotation takes place is also ending.Example:She said, "He has not done his homework."
Does a semicolon go inside or outside of quotation marks?
Semicolons and colons goes outside of quotation marks.
When you quote a phrase does the period go inside or outside the quotes?
In American English, the period always goes inside the closing quotation mark, regardless of whether it is part of the quoted text or not. In British English, the period can go inside or outside the quotation marks depending on the context.
Does a period go inside or outside the apostrophe?
Generally, periods (to signify the end of sentences) will always come after apostrophes. Quotation marks and parentheses will go outside of the period, but apostrophes go inside.
When do you put punctuation in quotation marks?
In American English, periods and commas always go inside quotation marks, regardless of whether they are part of the quoted material. Other punctuation marks (such as semicolons, question marks, and exclamation points) are placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted text, and outside if they are not.
Do you put quotes after the period or before a period when you put quotes around the last word in a sentence?
In American English, the period goes inside the quotation marks. For example, "She went to the store." In British English, the period goes outside the quotation marks unless it is part of the quoted text. For example, 'He said "hello".'
When using direct quotation in your writing what should be placed outside the set of quotation marks?
Punctuation marks such as periods and commas should be placed outside the set of quotation marks. Question marks and exclamation points should be placed inside if they are part of the quoted material, and outside if they are not.
Do commas go inside or outside of quotation marks?
With NO exceptions, periods and commas go INSIDE the quotation marks. However, question marks (if the question comes at the end of the sentence) are put following the clause with the quotation marks outside the question mark. If there are two clauses within the sentence separated by a conjunction, and there is a semi colon required, the semi colon at the end of the first clause goes outside the quotation marks.
Where do you put a period at the end of quotation marks or in the quotation marks?
In the quotation marks.
Is punctuation placed inside or outside of quotation marks?
It depends where you live. In the USA punctuation is placed inside the quotes, like this: "My dog is brown." but in Britain, it is placed outside the quotation marks, like this "My dog is brown".
