American printing convention places the period and the comma always within the quotation marks and colons and semicolons always outside of them.

It depends on whom you ask. I'm sure nearly all Americans would use a comma after May 29 and probably the majority of Britons too. However, some British newspapers such as The Guardian have a dislike for commas in dates and write the date as

I'm checking my work and I want to know if I have done them correctly? If you're looking for the biggest drop, the Top Thrill Dragster has that distinction, too. (OK) Most of the world's record-setting roller coasters were

Because the state is extra infromation about Chicago.

(1) There are many island nations, e. g., Japan, Iceland, the Philippines, etc. (2) Mr. Smith is very wealthy, i. e., rich. (3) There are many island nations ( e. g., Japan....). (4) Mr. Smith is wealthy (i. e., rich). (5) There are many island

Please help, I have been working on this essay for three days straight and my teacher is very adamant about using commas and grammar correctly so can you please help I need this grade. Essay below: Normal 0 false false

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In the United States, most people would probably put the comma inside.

Hi, I don't know if 3-4 nights are enough for a visit to New York. or I don't know if 3-4 nights is enough for a visit to New York. I hear both used. Is 3 nights enough for Vegas? Shouldn't it be Are 3 nights

Thanks, everyone. According to The American Heritage Guide to Contemporary Usage and Style: With other punctuation Put commas and periods inside closing quotation marks; put colons and semicolons outside. Other punctuation, such as exclamation