
Kimberly B.
asked 05/17/21In this sentence, does the period go inside or outside the quotation marks?
In the following sentence, does the period go inside or outside the quotation marks?
He was known as "that kid whose parents went missing."
3 Answers By Expert Tutors

Jacob A. answered 05/18/21
MA-TESOL Graduate
Kimberly,
In American English, the period goes inside the quotation marks since it's part of the quote.
Jacob
Emily K. answered 05/18/21
Native speaker with English major, pronunciation knowledge
The period goes inside the quotation marks.

Denia F. answered 05/17/21
M.S in Education (TESOL), 15+ Years of Teaching Experience
I believe this sentence should be as follows,
He was known as "That kid whose parents went missing."
The period goes inside the quotation because it is part of the quotation.
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Jon S.
It goes inside05/17/21