Introducing Quotes

True or False: Quotes don't always need a citation

• True

• False

True or False:

The "colon method" should be used sparingly

• True

• False

True or False:

The period goes after the citation.

• True

• False

True or False: Quotes should always be properly introduced in an essay.

• True

• False

Choose the properly introduced quote.

• Smith argues that less homework can be beneficial to students when he writes: "Meaningful time spent with family can be more advantageous than extra time spent on homework exercises" (Smith 12).

• Smith argues that less homework can be beneficial to students: "Meaningful time spent with family can be more advantageous than extra time spent on homework exercises" (Smith 12).

Answer explanation

Colons can only be used after a full sentence introduction.

Choose the properly introduced quote:

• Leoni writes, "Smaller class sizes are often beneficial for students who need extra attention" (56).

• Leoni writes "Smaller class sizes are often beneficial for students who need extra attention" (56).

Answer explanation

You need a comma after your introductory phrase unless your introductory phrase ends in "that" or "as."

Choose the properly introduced quote.

• Duffy defends homework when he explains, "extra practice can help reinforce skills and knowledge gained in the classroom" (37).

• Duffy defends homework when he explains "extra practice can help reinforce skills and knowledge gained in the classroom" (37).

Choose the properly introduced quote.

• Montresor ironically bids Fortunato to turn around because "I cannot be responsible" if Fortunato's health takes a turn for the worse (Poe 86).

• Montresor ironically bids Fortunato to turn around because "[he] cannot be responsible" if Fortunato's health takes a turn for the worse (Poe 86).

Answer explanation

Pronouns need to agree. If you do not add brackets and replace "I" with "[he]," the sentence shifts from third person to first person.

Choose the properly formatted quote.

• In Lopez's words, "The antagonist works diligently to unravel the scheme of the evil antagonist." (331).

• In Lopez's words, "The antagonist works diligently to unravel the scheme of the evil antagonist" (331).

Answer explanation

Notice that the period goes outside the quotation, after the citation.

Please choose the answer that shows a colon.

• :

• ,

• ;

• (