Quoting.

[hannawanna98]

Example.

Mr Turner says to Mama, Y'all got it beter 'n most folks 'round here 'cause y'all got your own place.

Is the commar correct or is it supposed to be a full stop, semi collon etc?:-?

Please help.

Hannah

 

[Anglika]

Welcome to the forums.

Example.

Mr Turner says to Mama, "Y'all got it beter 'n most folks 'round here 'cause y'all got your own place."

Is the comma correct or is it supposed to be a full stop, semi-colon etc?:-?

Please help.

Hannah

In dialogue [which this is] it is usual to have a comma before the speech. You are also usually advised to use inverted commas {quotation marks} at the start and end of the speech.

 

[hannawanna98]

Welcome to the forums.



In dialogue [which this is] it is usual to have a comma before the speech. You are also usually advised to use inverted commas {quotation marks} at the start and end of the speech.

Thank you.
Hanna

 

[rewboss]

A colon is also acceptable, especially, I believe, in American English.

Mr Turner says to Mama: "Y'all got it better..."