also quotation grammar confuses me so i still need to work on that i mean seriously when do i put the period outside of the quotes and when do i put it in
All punctuation goes inside the quotation marks in these scenarios:
- When using a direct full quote ("Never put off until tomorrow what you can just as easily put off until the day after tomorrow." - Mark Twain
- When the quote is an exclamation or question ("How so?" he asked. OR "Yay! Disneyland!" he exclaimed happily.) Note that commas don't go after the quotation marks in these cases.
- The entire quote is a self-contained ("Where are we going?")
Commas go inside the quotation marks in these scenarios:
- Inserted partial quote that requires a pause, like an excerpt (The prof was a "charming man, quick in wit and strong in stature," teaching those around him whenever he was able.)
Commas go outside of quotation marks in these scenarios:
- When dialogue breaks off with standard punctuation ("Come over here", he said.)
Check yo' 'tude, then check yo' mirror. Then maybe yo' realization will be a bit clearer.
I don't even know, wat.