Question

Is this punctuated correctly?

Ms. Sardelis said we must, "absolutely and without delay" turn in our permission slips by tomorrow or we can't go on the class trip.

Answer 1

No, that is incorrect. @kae23

The correct way to write it is:
Ms. Sardelis said, "We must, absolutely and without delay, turn in our permission slips by tomorrow or we can't go on the class trip."