Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A.

"This is an interesting book," Martha said. "It makes me want read the rest of the series."

B.

Edward, said "A day will come when you will regret the decision you made today."

C.

Have you tasted the food here yet ", does it taste good?"

D.

"I cannot believe this is happening" said the young gentleman.

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Sassie

12 June, 08:53

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A.

"This is an interesting book," Martha said. "It makes me want read the rest of the series."

B.

Edward, said "A day will come when you will regret the decision you made today."

C.

Have you tasted the food here yet ", does it taste good?"

D.

"I cannot believe this is happening" said the young gentleman.

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Answers (2)

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Maryjane Huerta · Answer 1

Answer: Sentence A

Explanation:

The coma comes after said when the person is before the quote and the comma comes before the closed quotation mark when the quote comes first.

Mayra Barron · Answer 2

sentence A is correct.