: Re: Why end sentences with commas instead of periods when the sentence is in a quote? I've seen styles where writers end sentences with commas if it is inside double quotes and styles where writers

The rule is fairly simple. A comma is required when the tag refers to the act of speaking.

"She's late again," mumbled Jason.

Where the tag does not refer to the act of speaking, a period is required. The action is contained in a separate sentence.

"She' late again." Jason sighed.

When using question or exclamation marks the correct capitalisation method is to disregard the special mark and treat the sentence according to the rule: comma (no capital if referring to act of speaking). Period, new sentence, capital letter if tag does not refer to the act of speaking.

"She's late again!" boomed Jason.

"She's late again?" said Jason.

"She's late again!" He checked his watch.

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