DOL 10: Quotation with Middle Attribution

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What are Subject Pronouns?

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Subject pronouns are pronouns that perform the action of the verb in a sentence. Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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How should quotations be punctuated when they are part of a sentence?

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Quotations should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the first word of a quotation?

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The first word of a quotation should be capitalized unless it follows an attribution and is not a proper noun or the word 'I'.

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What is middle attribution in quotations?

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Middle attribution occurs when the speaker's name is placed in the middle of a quotation, often after a comma.

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Provide an example of a quotation with middle attribution.

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"I love reading," Sarah said, "especially mystery novels."

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word after attribution?

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Do not capitalize the first word of the quotation that follows the attribution unless it is 'I', a proper noun, or the start of a new sentence.

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What is the correct format for a quotation that includes a question?

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When quoting a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks. Example: "Are you coming?" she asked.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotations?

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Direct quotations repeat the exact words spoken, while indirect quotations paraphrase what was said without using the speaker's exact words.

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

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Place a comma before the attribution and continue the quotation after it. Example: "I can't wait," she said, "to see the movie."