Question

Which rule would help you punctuate the bold portion of this sentence correctly?

"I will prepare an excellent meal for you said the cook.
Comma or Period Inside Rule
Question Mark or Exclamation Point Outside Rule
Question Mark or Exclamation Point Inside Rule
Colon or Semicolon Outside Rule
ASAP

Answer 1

Comma or Period Inside Rule Step-by-step explanation:

Because the cook is not asking a question or being exited the cook is just telling them something.It would be a period inside the rule.

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Answer 2

Colon or Semicolon Outside Rule