Quote Accurately from a Text

When quoting from a text, should it be word for word as it is seen in the book?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following options are quoted correctly?

• The author said, "He was the best runner ever"

• The author said he was the best runner ever/

• " He was the best runner ever"

• The author said," He was the best runner ever."

Where should the comma go in this quote?

• "No way," she said.

• "No way", she said.

Which of the following is true about quoting?

• Do not use a writer's punctuation and capitalization if these elements do not make sense to you.

• Use quotes around all of the words that you are quoting.

• Since quotations distract readers, it's okay to not use quote marks around borrowed phrasing once in a while.

Why is it important to use quotation marks when quoting directly from the text?

• Quotation marks are unnecessary and add extra characters to the text

• It is important to use quotation marks when quoting directly from the text to indicate the exact words of the original source.

• Quotation marks are only used for emphasis and do not serve any real purpose

• Using quotation marks can confuse the reader and make the text harder to understand

Provide an example of a direct quote from a text.

• I have a wish

• I have a nightmare

• I had a dream

• 'I have a dream'

When should you use direct quotes in your writing?

• When you want to summarize a long passage

• When you want to emphasize the exact words spoken by someone or when the wording is crucial for the context of your writing.

• When you want to show off your vocabulary

• When you want to add your own interpretation

What punctuation marks are used to indicate a direct quote?

• Parentheses

• Exclamation marks

• Quotation marks

• Asterisks

Discuss the significance of providing page numbers when quoting directly from a text.

• Page numbers help in accurately citing the source and providing context for the quoted information.

• Page numbers are irrelevant in citations

• Page numbers are used for decorative purposes

• Page numbers are only needed for online sources

When quoting from a text, should it be word for word as it is seen in the book?

• Yes

• No