Question

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate narration from the quotation?

"The James Madison Memorial Building," replied the docent "houses the Folger Shakespeare Library."
"The James Madison Memorial Building," replied the docent ",houses the Folger Shakespeare Library."
"The James Madison Memorial Building" replied the docent, "houses the Folger Shakespeare Library."
"The James Madison Memorial Building," replied the docent, "houses the Folger Shakespeare Library."

Answer 1

in standard American English, commas go inside quotes. when there's a break in the narration, put a comma before ending the quotation mark, then a comma right before the next quote begins.