Hi it's Bernie again. Does this sentence look correct with the quotation marks and comma.
Harold wrote, “I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS research." His letter however, contained a substantial contribution.
A comma is needed after letter.
An interrupting word, like "however," must be set apart by commas.
Thanks!
You're welcome.
One more sentence for review. Does this sentence require any quotaion marks, or comma.
Fred said the distributor cap on my car is cracked.
No other punctuation is needed.
Hi Bernie! Yes, the sentence you provided looks correct with the quotation marks and comma. It follows the appropriate punctuation rules for using quotation marks and commas in this context.
However, if you want to know how to determine if quotation marks and commas are used correctly, here's a breakdown:
1. Quotation marks: Quotation marks are used to enclose direct speech or quotations from someone. In the sentence you provided, the words "I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS research" are enclosed in quotation marks, indicating that it is a direct quotation.
2. Commas: Commas are used to separate phrases or separate additional information within a sentence. In the sentence you provided, there are two instances where commas are used:
a. After "wrote": The comma after "wrote" separates the introductory phrase "Harold wrote" from the direct quotation that follows.
b. Before "however": The comma before "however" separates the main clause from the dependent clause that provides additional information.
So, in summary, the sentence you provided is correctly punctuated with quotation marks and commas, following the appropriate punctuation rules.