Govinda, in section one: Colons, Semi-Colons, Hyphens, you only explained how to properly use the first two; the hyphen is nowhere in there. Did you forget that part?

Also, I have a question regarding the word please.

Quote Originally Posted by Govinda View Post
"I'd like to pick up my new boots please," said Mary.
From everything I've learned, they've taught me that it is necessary to add a comma before the word please if it is at the end of the request. But you don't need one if it's at the beginning of the request. So, according to what I've been taught, the line would go like this: "I'd like to pick up my new books, please," said Mary. Is the rule of the comma before the word please a necessary one, or is it an optional one? I just wanted to clear that up. Thank you.