Inverted commas
Which sentence uses inverted commas correctly?
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I love your picture Robbie, said “Mrs Parsons”.
“I love your picture Robbie”, said Mrs Parsons.
“I love your picture” Robbie, said Mrs Parsons.
“I love your picture Robbie,” said Mrs Parsons.
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The man asked, “What time does the train leave?”
What time does the train leave? “the man asked.”
“The man asked, What time does the train leave?”
The man asked, “What time does the train leave?
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“Between now and next month,” explained Mr Turner, you need to know your tables.
“Between now and next month, explained Mr Turner, you need to know your tables.”
“Between now and next month,” explained Mr Turner, “You need to know your tables.”
“Between now and next month”, explained Mr Turner, “you need to know your tables”.
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“I can’t eat another thing!” said Paul.
“I can’t eat another thing! said Paul.”
“I can’t eat another thing! said” Paul.
I can’t eat “another thing!” said Paul.”
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I’d like a book of stamps please “asked the woman.”
“I’d like a book of stamps please,” asked the woman.
“I’d like a book of stamps please” “asked the woman.”
I’d like a book of stamps please,” asked the woman.
Insert the missing inverted commas and sentence punctuation in the
sentence below.
We will have to jump exclaimed Nicola as they reached the broken bridge.
After a hard day at work, I like nothing more than a cup of tea on the sofa sighed Laura.
After your SATs, said the teacher, you will be able to relax.
What do you think you are doing? shouted mum. We do not have time for all of your messing
around.
During World War 2, said the war veteran, it was a difficult time for everybody.
Your teeth are perfect, said the dentist. Keep up the good work.
Gregg muttered, Go away! You are so annoying.
Mandy asked, is that a new top?
Would you like some more peas? asked Brad. They are really tasty.