Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A) The directions say make sure you have all the screws before beginning to assemble the bookcase.
B) The directions say, "Make sure you have all the screws before beginning to assemble the bookcase."

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The correct sentence is B because it correctly uses quotation marks to indicate the exact words from the directions, and the period is placed inside the quotation marks, following standard American English punctuation rules.

Select the Sentence That Is Correctly Punctuated