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Anniegrl
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Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
In regards to the placement of the comma in the example below, which one is correct?
#1: By "internal database", did you mean....
#2: By "internal database," did you mean.....
Does the comma go inside or outside of the quotes? I know that if it's a true quote, the comma goes inside (like if you're quoting someone). But not sure if the comma rule applies in all instances.
Thanks!
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
comma stays inside the quotes... any qotation mark always is inside the quotes....
HTH! 
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| Posted 5/22/07 3:57 PM |
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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by Anniegrl
#2: By "internal database," did you mean.....
I believe this is right.
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| Posted 5/22/07 3:58 PM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
In this instance, I would say it goes outside of the quotes, b/c the comma is in place to join another thought to the sentence, not the quote.
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| Posted 5/22/07 3:58 PM |
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MikesWife
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
As per the WWW:
Put commas and periods within closing quotation marks, except when a parenthetical reference follows the quotation.
Put colons and semicolons outside closing quotation marks
Put a dash, question mark, or exclamation point within closing quotation marks when the punctuation applies to the quotation itself and outside when it applies to the whole sentence.
HTH!! 
Message edited 5/22/2007 4:01:07 PM.
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BlondeJD
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by chelle
Posted by Anniegrl
#2: By "internal database," did you mean.....
I believe this is right.
Yep.
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| Posted 5/22/07 4:00 PM |
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Anniegrl
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Crap. That means DH is right 
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BlondeJD
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by Anniegrl
Crap. That means DH is right
I hate when that happens 
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tourist
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by BabyCote2006
In this instance, I would say it goes outside of the quotes, b/c the comma is in place to join another thought to the sentence, not the quote.
I agree.
The is seperarting the clause:
[By "internal database"] from the rest of the sentance.
You could also just say:
When you mentioned the internal database, did you mean (or were you referring to) . . .
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| Posted 5/22/07 4:03 PM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
This came from a Franklin Covey Style Guide:
Commas, like periods, always go inside closing quotation marks. Commas go outside parentheses or brackets.
Commas enclse parnthetical expressions.
Commas (or a comma and a semicolon) set off (enclose) the following transitional words and expressions when they introduce sentences or when they link two complete thoughts:
accordingly, consequently, for example, for instance, further, furthermore, howeber, indeed, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, then, thus.
HTH!
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| Posted 5/22/07 4:03 PM |
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Anniegrl
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by BlondeJD
Posted by Anniegrl
Crap. That means DH is right
I hate when that happens
He's such a nerdy know-it-all! The comma inside the quotes in this case totally looked wrong to me. Guess I need to pick up a good grammar reference book.....
Thanks!
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Anniegrl
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by tourist
Posted by BabyCote2006
In this instance, I would say it goes outside of the quotes, b/c the comma is in place to join another thought to the sentence, not the quote.
I agree.
The is seperarting the clause:
[By "internal database"] from the rest of the sentance.
You could also just say:
When you mentioned the internal database, did you mean (or were you referring to) . . .
I don't need to fix what I wrote; I'm just trying to prove who's right (me or DH).
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tourist
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
Posted by Anniegrl
Posted by tourist
Posted by BabyCote2006
In this instance, I would say it goes outside of the quotes, b/c the comma is in place to join another thought to the sentence, not the quote.
I agree.
The is seperarting the clause:
[By "internal database"] from the rest of the sentance.
You could also just say:
When you mentioned the internal database, did you mean (or were you referring to) . . .
I don't need to fix what I wrote; I'm just trying to prove who's right (me or DH).
ok, just don't show him this thread!
(I still disagree with with the rule though!")
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DebG
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Re: Grammar pros - I have a quick question....
I was always taught
punction than quotation
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