How to Use Commas with Speech Marks in Dialogue (Quotation Marks) | English Punctuation Rules

Learn how to use commas with speech marks (quotation marks) in dialogue in this English punctuation lesson. I will teach you the most important rules of how to use commas with quotes when quoting direct speech. There are three basic rules you MUST follow to use commas correctly with speech marks.

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Quotation marks, also known as speech marks, are punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or a quotation in written text. They help us to show who said what and make it easier to understand what we are reading.

Rule 1: Use a comma to introduce a quotation that is a complete sentence.
Example: Beth said, "You are so handsome."

Rule 2: Use a comma to separate the quoted material from the rest of the sentence.
Example: "Dave's in a bad mood," she explained.

Rule 3: Use quotation marks around both parts of the interrupted quotation. Separate quotations from the speaker tag with commas.
Example: "When I was younger," my grandpa explained, "I had to help work on the farm."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - What are speech marks?
00:57 - Use a comma to introduce a quote
02:15 - When to use a comma after a quote
05:12 - Commas with interrupted quotations
08:20 - Commas with Quotations Quiz
09:20 - Quiz Answers

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