Question

in the following sentence, where should quotation marks be inserted? select the two places that apply.

the words of the declaration of independence make it clear that all people are entitled to the following: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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the words of the declaration of independence make it clear that all people are entitled to the following: life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.

Explanation:

🆕 New Concept Discovered: Quotation Marks for Direct Quotes
Using quotation marks to enclose exact words from a source.

Step 1: Identify the direct quote

The sentence introduces a direct quote from the Declaration of Independence after the colon. The exact words borrowed from the historical document are:
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"

Step 2: Determine placement of quotation marks

Quotation marks must enclose the exact phrase being quoted:

• The opening quotation mark goes right before the first word of the quote: Life
• The closing quotation mark goes after the final punctuation mark of the quoted phrase: happiness.

Therefore, the quotation marks should be placed:

1. Before Life (immediately after the colon and space)
2. After happiness. (after the period)

Answer:

The quotation marks should be inserted at the following two places:

1. Before Life
2. After happiness.

The fully punctuated sentence is:
The words of the Declaration of Independence make it clear that all people are entitled to the following: "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."