Question

b. exactly what someone said, word for word
c. a paraphrase of a statement
d. a guess about what someone might say

1. when using a direct quote, what must always be included?

a. a headline
b. attribution (who said it)
c. a photo caption
d. a transition

1. where is attribution usually placed in a quote?

a. before the quote
b. in the middle of the quote
c. after the first sentence of the quote
d. at the very end of the story

1. on the first reference to a person, you should:

a. only use their first name
b. use their full name and title
c. use a nickname or pronoun
d. skip the name if the reader knows them

1. why is it important to include attribution?

a. to make the story longer
b. to show that the quote is real and not the writer’s opinion
c. to impress the editor
d. to add more punctuation

punctuating quotes
focus tip: transitions are the invisible glue that your article reads like a transcript — not journalism.

Explanation:

Question 2

When using a direct quote, attribution (who said it) is essential to give credit to the speaker. A headline, photo caption, or transition are not required for a direct quote. So option B is correct.

Attribution in a quote is usually placed before the quote (e.g., "John said, '...'") to introduce the speaker. Placing it in the middle, after the first sentence, or at the end of the story is less common for standard attribution. So option A is correct.

On the first reference to a person, using their full name and title (e.g., Dr. Jane Smith) is standard to provide clarity and proper identification. Using only the first name, a nickname, or skipping the name is inappropriate. So option B is correct.

Answer:

B. Attribution (who said it)

Question 3