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Which of the following uses correct punctuation for a quotation?

A. "A good laugh and a long run," she said. "Are the two best cures for anything."
B. "A good laugh and a long run," she said, "are the two best cures for anything."
C. "A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything." she said.
D. "A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything," She said.

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Final answer:

Options A and B use correct punctuation for a quotation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct punctuation for a quotation is:

A. "A good laugh and a long run," she said. "Are the two best cures for anything."

Option B also uses correct punctuation: "A good laugh and a long run," she said, "are the two best cures for anything."

Options C and D do not use correct punctuation because the comma after the quotation should be inside the quotation marks.

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