Academic Writing 12

Which of the statements here is/are examples of a fact?

• About 71% of the Earth's surface is water -covered.

• My car payment is 250 RMB per month.

• Gold is shiny and expensive.

• Many people say, humans are smart.

Which statement/s here describe a quotation.

• A quotation means: Repeating what the other has stated.

• A quotation means: Adding someone else's words to hour own words.

• A quotation means: Writing in capital letter.

• A quotation means the main topic of the paragraph.

Which one is the correct symbol of quotation.

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Identify the sentence

Yolanda exclaimed, "This is the best day of my life!"

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.

Identify the sentence

Yolanda exclaimed that it was the best day of her life.

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.

Identify the sentence

Peter said that he would meet you at the cafe at 3PM.

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.

Identify the sentence

"Could you please pass me the salt?"

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.

Identify the sentence

The teacher announced that there would be a quiz next week.

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.

Identify the sentence

"Don't forget to submit your assignments by Friday," the professor reminded the students.

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.

Identify the sentence

Peter said, " I will meet you at the cafe at 3PM."

• Direct

• Indirect quotation.