Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct quotation?

Correct answer: B. She said, "The meeting starts at nine."

A comma usually follows the speaking verb, the quotation begins with a capital letter, and in American usage the full stop goes inside the closing quotation mark.

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The correct answer is B. She said, "The meeting starts at nine."

A comma usually follows the speaking verb, the quotation begins with a capital letter, and in American usage the full stop goes inside the closing quotation mark.

Topic: Punctuation and Capitalisation MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)