Question

which sentence correctly integrates a direct quote with proper punctuation? a the author writes \everyone watched him as he swayed.\ b the author writes, \everyone watched him as he swayed.\ c the author writes, \everyone watched him as he swayed\. d the author writes: \everyone watched him as he swayed\.

Explanation:

When integrating a direct quote, a comma is used to separate the introductory phrase "The author writes" from the quote. Also, the period should be inside the closing quotation marks.

Answer:

B. The author writes, "Everyone watched him as he swayed."