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Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly for a direct quote?

AShe said "I am tired".
BShe said, I am tired.
CShe said, "I am tired."
DShe said: I am tired.

Explanation

– Direct quotations are enclosed in quotation marks, with the closing punctuation placed inside them in American English.
– A comma typically introduces the quoted speech.
– Correct: She said, “I am tired.”

Exam Relevance
  • Topic: Grammar
  • Subtopic: Punctuation
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