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Anonymous  +  875814 Wed, 26 Aug 09 05:28 PM
do i put a comma after a question mark if the question mark appears in quotes? Ex: In William F. Buckley Jr.’s “Why Don’t We Complain?,” Buckley describes ..
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Kooyeen  +  875914 Wed, 26 Aug 09 06:55 PM
I wouldn't, but I think it's just a matter of style. So I wouldn't because I don't like it that way. But maybe others think otherwise.

I'd say it's up to you, unless you are writing for an editor that expects you to follow a certain style.
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Clive  +  875915 Wed, 26 Aug 09 06:56 PM
Hi,

I'd put it outside the quotes.

 

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CalifJim  +  875936 Wed, 26 Aug 09 07:07 PM
You don't need a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase unless it's very long and complicated.  I would not use a comma, but if I did, I would do as Clive says and put in outside the quotes.


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