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Horizon981 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Punctuating Quotes
Is the period placed correctly:
I was told my writing was only "acceptable."
I read this sentence on some blog, and feel that since this is not a actually a dialogue, the period must come after the quotes; as,
I was told my writing was only "acceptable".
What say?
I was told my writing was only "acceptable."
I read this sentence on some blog, and feel that since this is not a actually a dialogue, the period must come after the quotes; as,
I was told my writing was only "acceptable".
What say?
Top answer
You're right. The period should be outsied the quotation marks.
- You're right.
- The period should be outsied the quotation marks.
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According to AP Style, a period should ALWAYS be put inside the quotes.
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Who is AP?
In BrE, it always goes outside the quotes.
Many regular EF members choose this style, even as US residents.
Of course whichever style you choose, there are often special cases.
In BrE, it always goes outside the quotes.
Many regular EF members choose this style, even as US residents.
Of course whichever style you choose, there are often special cases.
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