Question

which of the following choices integrates a quotation correctly? select all that apply. a according to the author, \almost no one was ready to take action.\ b one of the witnesses reported, \i was sure that someone else would take care of him\. c \watch out!\ she shouted. \i hear the train approaching.\ d \i feel so happy\! he explained,\ to tell you about what happened.\

Explanation:

• Option A: Correctly integrates a quote with an introductory phrase "According to the author".
• Option B: Correctly integrates a witness - reported quote with an introductory phrase "One of the witnesses reported".
• Option C: Correctly presents two separate quotes attributed to the same speaker.
• Option D: Incorrect punctuation. The exclamation mark should be inside the quotation marks, i.e., "I feel so happy!" he explained, "to tell you about what happened."

Answer:

A. According to the author, "almost no one was ready to take action."
B. One of the witnesses reported, "I was sure that someone else would take care of him".
C. "Watch out!" she shouted. "I hear the train approaching."