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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Comma Usage

Hi, I have a question about where to place a comma in sentences like this:

1."We're here to visit you," he said even though he wanted to go to the movies with his best friend instead.

and

2."We're here to visit you," he said closing the door behind him.


Can a comma be inserted after "he said" in both of the sentences? Or is it just a matter of where the writer wants a pause/their own preference?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

I would place a comma after said in both sentences.

— Philip

  • I would place a comma after said in both sentences.
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I would place a comma after said in both sentences.
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Seems to me the spoken sentence is complete in each case, and so it should be a period "." after "you", not a comma. I too would put a comma after "said" in both cases.
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CopenhagenCallingSeems to me the spoken sentence is complete in each case, and so it should be a period "." after "you", not a comma. I too would put a comma after "said" in both cases.
When punctuating dialog/direct speech, if the statement ends in a period, you replace with with a comma, if the "he said" part comes after it.

He said, "I'll see you a
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