Question

1. where does the comma go in a direct quote?

a. outside the quotation marks
b. inside the quotation marks
c. before the attribution only
d. after the period

1. what word should journalists usually use for attribution in news writing?

a. claimed
b. explained
c. said
d. stated

1. why is \said\ preferred in news writing?

a. it sounds dramatic
b. it’s neutral and doesn’t distract the reader
c. it makes the writer sound smarter
d. it helps the quote sound more emotional

1. when a quote contains another person’s quote inside it, what type of quotation marks do you use inside?

a. double quotation marks
b. parentheses
c. single quotation marks
d. none at all

transitions — the heart of the story

1. what is the main purpose of a transition in a news story?

a. to hold the story together and make it flow
b. to summarize the entire article
c. to repeat what someone said
d. to list sources at the end

1. where should transitions be placed?

a. only at the beginning of the story
b. between direct quotes
c. after every sentence
d. only in the conclusion

Explanation:

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In American English, for direct quotes, commas go inside the quotation marks. Option A is incorrect (commas go inside, not outside). Option C is wrong as commas are used inside quotes generally, not just before attribution. Option D is incorrect as commas and periods have different placements.

In news writing, "said" is the most neutral and commonly used word for attribution. "Claimed" can imply doubt, "Explained" is more specific (not general for attribution), and "Stated" is less common and more formal than "said" in news.

"said" is preferred in news writing because it is neutral and does not distract the reader with subjective connotations. Option A is wrong (it's neutral, not dramatic). Option C is incorrect (it's about neutrality, not making the writer sound smart). Option D is wrong (it's neutral, not emotional).

Answer:

B. Inside the quotation marks

Question 7