Asked by Inder Singh on May 14, 2024
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Which sentence demonstrates correct punctuation of a direct quotation?
A) George Orwell wrote a mass of . . . words falls upon the facts like soft snow, blurring the outline covering up all the details.
B) George Orwell wrote, "A mass of . . . words falls upon the facts like soft snow, blurring the outline covering up all the details."
C) George Orwell wrote, "a mass of . . . words falls upon the facts like soft snow, blurring the outline covering up all the details.
Direct Quotation
A direct quotation involves reproducing someone else's words exactly as they were spoken or written, typically enclosed in quotation marks.
George Orwell
An English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic, best known for his dystopian novel "1984" and the allegorical novella "Animal Farm."
- Recognize and implement the accurate punctuation for direct quotes in sentences.
Verified Answer
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Gursewak SinghMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct punctuation of a direct quotation includes using quotation marks around the exact words spoken or written by the original author or speaker. Option B demonstrates this correctly by using the quotation marks before and after the phrase spoken by George Orwell.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and implement the accurate punctuation for direct quotes in sentences.