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.

a) She said to me, “I am coming .”

b) “What a beautiful day !” he said.

c) “Please help me ,” she requested.

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Explanation:

1. Sentence (a) requires a full stop (.) because the quoted speech is a complete statement and ends naturally.
2. Sentence (b) needs an exclamation mark (!) since the speaker expresses strong emotion ("What a beautiful day!").
3. Sentence (c) uses a comma (,) because the quoted speech is a request (imperative sentence) and is followed by a reporting verb ("requested"). A comma separates the direct speech from the reporting clause.

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Note: In NEB exams, punctuation marks must be correctly placed to avoid deduction. Always ensure:

• Quotation marks enclose direct speech.
• Commas are used before reporting verbs when the quoted speech is a command/request.
• Full stops/exclamation marks are placed inside closing quotation marks.