Text quotations

​The ecologist wrote that “The experience was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill.”

​Use that or as to introduce the quotation.

​The ecologist wrote, “The experience was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill.”

​Use a comma and capitalize the first letter of the quotation.

​Text quotations: When you include parts of another text in your work, copy the words exactly and include any internal punctuation marks. Then enclose the quote in quotation marks.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Multiple Choice

Choose the right quotation to finish the sentence:

The author describes the cougar’s leaping ability saying that _______

• Its legs are like compressed springs that "propel it great distances.”

• “its legs are like compressed springs that propel it great distances."

• “Its legs are like compressed springs that propel it great distances.”

• This is just too hard...

Multiple Choice

Choose the right quotation to finish the sentence:

The ecologist wrote, _____

• "The cougar is a solitary diner, preferring to eat alone."

• "the cougar is a solitary diner, preferring to eat alone."

• "The cougar is a solitary diner, preferring to eat alone".

• I have no clue...😕

Fill in the Blanks

Finish the sentence using the right quotation:

The scientist said that small animals, even from far away are not safe from the cougar.

Fill in the Blanks

Finish the sentence using the right quotation:

The text states, the cougars are hard to spot.