In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?

Question

1.outside the closing quotation marks

2.outside the opening quotation marks

3.inside the closing quotation marks

4.inside the opening quotation marks

Answer 1

In English, periods and commas should always be placed inside the closing quotation marks when used in dialogue. For example:

- "I can't believe it," she said.
- "Did you see that?" he asked.

Question marks should also be placed inside the closing quotation marks when used in dialogue. For example:

- "What are you doing?" she inquired.
- "Is it time to go?" he wondered.