Commas and Quoted Words – Exercise 1

Ivy League Universities

Rewrite each sentence with the correct comma usage for quoted words. Use the “Check Answer” button to see mistakes and the “See Explanation” button for feedback. Note: Follow American punctuation rules (commas and periods go inside quotation marks).

1. “Harvard is one of the oldest universities in the U.S.” said the professor.

2. The dean announced that “the new scholarship program will begin next semester.”

3. “Yale has a renowned law school” said the admissions officer.

4. The brochure stated that “Princeton offers a wide range of undergraduate programs.”

5. “Columbia is located in New York City” explained the tour guide.

6. The professor told us that “the research paper is due next week.”

7. “Penn has a strong business school” said the alumni.

8. The student asked “What are the admission requirements for Dartmouth?”

9. “Cornell is known for its engineering programs” said the counselor.

10. The website stated that “Brown offers an open curriculum.”