Question

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

I can't start the meeting, said Ms. Lee, "without the entire staff present".
I can't start the meeting, said Ms. Lee, without the entire staff present.
I can't start the meeting, said Ms. Lee, "without the entire staff present."
I can't start the meeting, said Ms. Lee, "Without the entire staff present."

Answer 1

Answer:

I can't start the meeting, said ms Lee, "without the entire staff present.