Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation?

They replied: 'Yes, we are on our way.'

She said: 'I will be there soon.'

When should the first word of a quotation be capitalized?

Only if it's a complete sentence

What is the correct way to format a block quotation in an essay?

Indent the entire block without quotation marks

Indent the entire block and use quotation marks

Use quotation marks without indenting

Neither indent nor use quotation marks

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to introduce a quotation?

He said: 'Let's go to the park.'

They announced: 'The show is starting.'

I exclaimed: 'What a surprise!'

What is wrong with this sentence?: The teacher said 'Please open your books to page 10.'

There should be a comma after SAID

There should be a period after SAID

In which situation is it appropriate to use a colon before a quotation?

When the introduction is a complete sentence

When the introduction is a fragment

When the quotation is a question

When the quotation is a single word

How should a quotation be formatted if it is longer than four lines?

Indent the quotation and omit quotation marks

Use quotation marks and continue in the same paragraph

Start a new paragraph and use quotation marks

Use italics instead of quotation marks

Formatting Quotations

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.9-10.2B, L.4.2C, RI.3.5

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Sarah Williams

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is wrong with this sentence?: The doctor explained "sorry that I was late. I had another appointment."

Nothing-- looks great!

There should be a comma after EXPLAINED

SORRY should be capitalized

There does not need to be a period at the end of the quotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Can I use a colon instead of a comma to introduce a quotation?

Yes, always

No, never

Sometimes. There are rules.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When can I use a colon to introduce a quote INSTEAD of a comma?

Anytime I want

When the information before the quote is a complete sentence by itself

I can't

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When I'm using a colon in front of a quotation, should I capitalize the first word of the quotation?

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

SHOULD I USE A COMMA OR A COLON IN FRONT OF THIS QUOTATION?:
When I got the bill from the doctor's office, I shouted "Why did he charge $1000?"

Comma

Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

SHOULD I USE A COMMA OR A COLON IN FRONT OF THIS QUOTATION?: My husband had a plan to fix this issue "Why don't we call the office and ask them to bill us again?"

Comma

Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS SENTENCE?:
I was so grateful for her help, I told her: "I'm going to bake you some cookies!"

Nothing-- looks great!

I'M should not be capitalized

There should be a comma instead of a colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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Formatting Quotations

15 questions

What is wrong with this sentence?: The doctor explained "sorry that I was late. I had another appointment."

Can I use a colon instead of a comma to introduce a quotation?

When can I use a colon to introduce a quote INSTEAD of a comma?

When I'm using a colon in front of a quotation, should I capitalize the first word of the quotation?

SHOULD I USE A COMMA OR A COLON IN FRONT OF THIS QUOTATION?:When I got the bill from the doctor's office, I shouted "Why did he charge $1000?"

SHOULD I USE A COMMA OR A COLON IN FRONT OF THIS QUOTATION?: My husband had a plan to fix this issue "Why don't we call the office and ask them to bill us again?"

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS SENTENCE?:I was so grateful for her help, I told her: "I'm going to bake you some cookies!"

What punctuation should be used to introduce a short quotation within a sentence?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation?

When should the first word of a quotation be capitalized?

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SHOULD I USE A COMMA OR A COLON IN FRONT OF THIS QUOTATION?:
When I got the bill from the doctor's office, I shouted "Why did he charge $1000?"

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS SENTENCE?:
I was so grateful for her help, I told her: "I'm going to bake you some cookies!"