What is an embedded quotation?

A) A quotation that is integrated into a sentence.

B) A quotation that stands alone as a separate sentence.

C) A quotation that is used as a title.

D) A quotation that is paraphrased.

Which of the following sentences contains an embedded quotation?

A) The author states, 'This is the best day ever.'

B) 'This is the best day ever,' the author states.

C) The author states that this is the best day ever.

D) The author states: 'This is the best day ever.'

In which of the following sentences is the embedded quotation correctly punctuated?

B) She said, 'I will be there soon.'

A) She said 'I will be there soon.'

C) She said: 'I will be there soon.'

D) She said; 'I will be there soon.'

What is the primary purpose of using embedded quotations in writing?

A) To provide evidence and support for an argument.

D) To summarize the main points.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using embedded quotations?

B) They allow the writer to express their own ideas.

A) They provide credibility to the writing.

C) They help to clarify the writer's point.

D) They can make the writing more engaging.

Which of the following is an example of an embedded quotation in a literary analysis?

C) The character's bravery is evident when he says, 'I am not afraid.'

A) The character says, 'I am not afraid.'

B) 'I am not afraid,' says the character.

D) 'I am not afraid,' is a common theme.

What is a common mistake when using embedded quotations?

B) Not providing enough context for the quotation.

C) Using quotations from unreliable sources.

D) Paraphrasing instead of quoting.

How should an embedded quotation be introduced in a sentence?

A) With a comma and a signal phrase.

B) With a period and a new sentence.

C) With a semicolon and a transition word.

D) With a question mark and a rhetorical question.

What is the effect of using embedded quotations in persuasive writing?

C) It strengthens the argument by providing evidence.

D) It makes the writing less formal.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an embedded quotation?

B) The report states, 'the results were inconclusive.'

A) The report states 'the results were inconclusive.'

C) The report states: 'the results were inconclusive.'

D) The report states; 'the results were inconclusive.'

What is the role of a signal phrase in an embedded quotation?

A) To introduce the quotation and provide context.

D) To question the validity of the quotation.

Which of the following is a correctly embedded quotation?

B) According to the article, 'the economy is improving.'

A) According to the article 'the economy is improving.'

C) According to the article: 'the economy is improving.'

D) According to the article; 'the economy is improving.'

What is the difference between an embedded quotation and a block quotation?

B) An embedded quotation is integrated into the text, while a block quotation is set apart.

A) An embedded quotation is longer than a block quotation.

C) An embedded quotation is always a paraphrase, while a block quotation is a direct quote.

D) An embedded quotation is used in fiction, while a block quotation is used in non-fiction.

Which of the following best describes an embedded quotation in academic writing?

B) A quotation that is integrated into the writer's own sentence.

A) A quotation that is used as a footnote.

C) A quotation that is used as a title.

D) A quotation that is placed at the end of a paragraph.

What is a key consideration when selecting quotations to embed in your writing?

B) The relevance and support it provides to your argument.

A) The length of the quotation.

C) The popularity of the source.

D) The complexity of the language used.

Which of the following is an example of a poorly embedded quotation?

A) The author argues that 'the policy is ineffective.'

B) The author argues, 'the policy is ineffective.'

C) The author argues: 'the policy is ineffective.'

D) The author argues; 'the policy is ineffective.'

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What if anything is wrong in the pink area below? An administrator from Tufts University named Jon Zaff indicates, "ninth grade is the make or break year academically for many 14- and 15-year-olds" (Willens 1).

should be

indicates that,

should be

"Ninth grade..."

should be

indicate,

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Answer explanation

The first letter of the quotation is always capitalized.
The word "that" should NEVER be used after the quote verb.
A singular subject requires a present tense verb to end in s.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A CD must always have an embedded quotation in it?

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What purpose does a Context Introduction serve?

It shows evidence in the form of a quote.

It directly answers a question or addresses a prompt, which leads into an embedded quotation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An embedded quotation should be 3 book lines or less for Mr. Aguilar's class.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What's wrong with the following embedded quote? On page 23, Sue O'Reilly claims that "in fewer than ten years we may see the results of our efforts" (23).

citation information in the quote intro

lacking context

punctuation error

citation incorrect

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is wrong with the following embedded quote? One major problem with paying for college is how expensive it has become. "In 1975, annual tuition and fees for the University of California were about $630 (which adjusted for inflation is over $3,000) and UC tuition and fees now are over $14,000" (Strauss).

Not a complete sentence

lacking context

incorrect citation

introduction doesn't match the quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is wrong with the following embedded quote?

One of the biggest problems was that "so many didn't have that privilege and lost their jobs, with no means to pay their rent or mortgage" (Zacharek).

lacking context

Punctuation errors

Incorrect citation

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Embedded Quotations

What if anything is wrong in the pink area below? An administrator from Tufts University named Jon Zaff indicates, "ninth grade is the make or break year academically for many 14- and 15-year-olds" (Willens 1).

The first letter of the quotation is always capitalized. The word "that" should NEVER be used after the quote verb. A singular subject requires a present tense verb to end in s.

A CD must always have an embedded quotation in it?

What purpose does a Context Introduction serve?

An embedded quotation should be 3 book lines or less for Mr. Aguilar's class.

What's wrong with the following embedded quote? On page 23, Sue O'Reilly claims that "in fewer than ten years we may see the results of our efforts" (23).

What is wrong with the following embedded quote? One of the biggest problems was that "so many didn't have that privilege and lost their jobs, with no means to pay their rent or mortgage" (Zacharek).

What is an embedded quotation?

Which of the following sentences contains an embedded quotation?

What punctuation is typically used to introduce an embedded quotation?

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The first letter of the quotation is always capitalized.
The word "that" should NEVER be used after the quote verb.
A singular subject requires a present tense verb to end in s.

What is wrong with the following embedded quote?

One of the biggest problems was that "so many didn't have that privilege and lost their jobs, with no means to pay their rent or mortgage" (Zacharek).