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Do you put a full stop after speech marks?

That depends! Here's the breakdown:

American English:

* Full stop inside the speech marks: "The cat sat on the mat."

* Question mark or exclamation mark inside the speech marks: "Did you see that?" "Wow, that's amazing!"

* Comma outside the speech marks: "Hello," she said.

British English:

* Full stop outside the speech marks: "The cat sat on the mat".

* Question mark or exclamation mark outside the speech marks: "Did you see that"? "Wow, that's amazing"!

* Comma outside the speech marks: "Hello," she said.

Important Note: The rule for commas remains the same in both styles.

It's important to be consistent with the style you choose, whether it's American or British. If you're writing for a specific publication, they may have their own style guide to follow.

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