Where does the comma go when the direct speech comes at the beginning of the sentence?

When the direct speech comes at the beginning of the sentence, the comma goes inside the speech marks.

Dialogue Punctuation

6th Grade•60 minutes•CCSS CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2.a

I can correctly use punctuation marks when writing dialogue.

Direct speech shows the exact words someone said, while indirect speech tells the idea of what was said.

In writing, speech marks, also known as quotation marks, are used to show direct speech.

When direct speech ends a sentence, the full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark is placed inside the speech marks.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the main difference between direct and indirect speech?

2. Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation for direct speech?

3. Correctly punctuate the following sentence: The boy asked can we go to the park

...and 9 more questions

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