Ending punctuation (. ? !) goes on the outside of quotation marks.
They go on the INSIDE of the quotations. "Hello!"
Use a period before dialogue or quoting.
Use a COMMA. The boy yelled, "Hi mom!"
You don't have to use a comma before the quotations marks if you don't want to.
Always use a comma before quotation! He said, "Hi."
Correct!
The author stated, Solar energy is a renewable resource because it never runs out.
The author stated, "Solar energy is a renewable resource because it never runs out."
Incorrect- if you are COPYING for a QUOTE you must copy EXACTLY from the text
The text said, "Cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports.
Incorrect -- forgot quotation marks at the end!
My mom yelled Clean your room She was louder than I have ever heard her
My mom yelled, "Clean your room!" She was louder than I have ever heard her.