Question
Which option shows the correct use of quotations?(1 point)
Responses
There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes "1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind" (Averill, 2011).
There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes "1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind" (Averill, 2011).
Dr. Blystone shares his opinions on kittens. Kittens are my favorite, "especially when they dig their daggers into my nostrils."
Dr. Blystone shares his opinions on kittens. Kittens are my favorite, "especially when they dig their daggers into my nostrils."
Dogs are intelligent and fascinating creatures. (DoggosRule, 2023)
Dogs are intelligent and fascinating creatures. (DoggosRule, 2023)
"Dr. Griffiths reports that cats are the best pets to own."
1 answer
The option that shows the correct use of quotations is:
"There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes '1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind' (Averill, 2011)."
This option correctly places the quotation within the sentence and cites the source appropriately. The other options either misplace or misattribute the quotation.
