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UK National CurriculumEng.App2.Y4.Punc.1UKNC-2013

Punctuation of direct speech

UK National Curriculum·ela·Grade 4·Last verified: Jul 11, 2026

Use of inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech [for example, a comma after the reporting clause; end punctuation within inverted commas: The conductor shouted, “Sit down!”]

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