DOL 10: Quotation with Middle Attribution Practice REVIEW

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What is the correct placement of commas in quotations?

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Commas should be placed inside the quotation marks when attributing speech.

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What is middle attribution in quotations?

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Middle attribution refers to placing the speaker's name in the middle of a quotation, often requiring punctuation adjustments.

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What is a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun is a pronoun that acts as the subject of a sentence, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a quotation?

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Capitalize the first word of a quotation only if it starts a new sentence or is a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation that ends with a question?

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If a quotation ends with a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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What is the rule for punctuation before attribution in quotations?

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A comma is typically used before the attribution when the quotation is followed by the speaker's name.

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What is an example of incorrect quotation punctuation?

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"I love to read" she said, is incorrect; it should be "I love to read," she said.

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What is the difference between a subject pronoun and an object pronoun?

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Subject pronouns perform the action of the verb (e.g., I, you), while object pronouns receive the action (e.g., me, you).

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How do you format a quotation that is interrupted by attribution?

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Use commas to separate the quoted speech from the attribution, e.g., "I want to go," she said, "but I can't."