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A period does come before a quotation mark if the quotation at the end of the sentence, such as:
Lucy than said, "Hi, Mr. Warner."
If the quotation is not at the end of the sentence, use a comma instead of a period, such as:
"Hi, Mr. Warner," Lucy replied.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf the quote is part of a larger sentence, then the period goes after the quotation mark. Here is an example: I spoke to her and she told me "I don't like pickles".
If the quote is the complete sentence in itself, then the period goes inside the quotation mark. Here is an example: "All you need is love."
In American English, a period typically goes before the closing quotation mark. In British English, a period can go before or after the closing quotation mark depending on the context.
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∙ 14y agoIn American English, the period is placed before the closing quotation mark. In British English, the period is placed outside of the closing quotation mark.
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∙ 11y agoYou shouldn't be using a period with a question mark. The question mark is sufficient on its own.
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∙ 10y agoNo.
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