All of the following punctuation rules are correct except
A) When quoted words end in a period or comma, always place that punctuation inside the quotation marks.
B) When quoted words end in a period or comma, always place that punctuation outside the quotation marks.
C) When a quotation is followed by a semicolon or colon, always place that punctuation outside the quotation marks.
D) If an exclamation point is part of a quotation, place the punctuation inside the quotation mark.

Question

All of the following punctuation rules are correct except
A) When quoted words end in a period or comma, always place that punctuation inside  the quotation marks.
B) When quoted words end in a period or comma, always place that punctuation outside  the quotation marks.
C) When a quotation is followed by a semicolon or colon, always place that punctuation  outside the quotation marks.
D) If an exclamation point is part of a quotation, place the punctuation inside the quotation mark.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When quoted words end in a period or comma, always place that punctuation inside the quotation marks is the correct rule. Therefore, option B is incorrect. The other options have correct rules.

All of the Following Punctuation Rules Are Correct Except