EnglishHSEB 2069 (old course)

Write the correct punctuation mark in the blank space of each of the following sentences: a) She said to me, "I am coming " b) "What a beautiful day " he said.

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a) She said to me, “I am coming.” b) “What a beautiful day!” he said. c) “Please help me,” she requested.

Explanation of Punctuation Rules

  • Sentence (a): This is a declarative statement within direct speech. A period (full stop) is used to end the sentence inside the closing quotation mark.
  • Sentence (b): This is an exclamatory sentence expressing strong emotion. An exclamation mark is required to convey the tone, placed inside the closing quotation mark.
  • Sentence (c): This is an imperative sentence used as a request. A comma is used to separate the direct speech from the reporting clause ("she requested"), placed inside the quotation mark.

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