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Write the correct punctuation mark in the blank space of each of the following sentences: a) She said to me, "I am going to Kathmandu " b) "What a beautiful day!" exclaimed the boy. c) The man said,…

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Write the correct punctuation mark in the blank space of each of the following sentences: a) She said to me, "I am going to Kathmandu ____" b) "What a beautiful day!" ____ exclaimed the boy. c) The man said, "I have bought a car ____" d) "Please help me," ____ she requested.

Answer

a) She said to me, "I am going to Kathmandu."

b) "What a beautiful day!" exclaimed the boy.

c) The man said, "I have bought a car."

d) "Please help me," she requested.


Explanation:

  • a) A comma (,) is used to separate the reporting clause from the direct speech. A full stop (.) is used at the end of the quoted sentence.
  • b) An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of the quoted sentence, and a comma (,) is used before the reporting verb (exclaimed).
  • c) A comma (,) separates the reporting clause from the direct speech, and a full stop (.) ends the quoted sentence.
  • d) A comma (,) follows the quoted sentence, and another comma (,) is used before the reporting verb (requested). The second comma is necessary because the reporting verb is placed after the quoted sentence.

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