Which sentence illustrates the correct use of quotation marks in reporting dialogue according to standard British/Ghanaian style?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. "Please ensure your desks are clear," the supervisor announced, "before the test papers are distributed."
- Step 1: In interrupted quotations, a comma precedes the closing quotation mark of the first speech segment. Step 2. The attribution tag is followed by another comma, and the second quoted segment resumes with quotation marks. Answer: "Please ensure your desks are clear," the supervisor announced, "before the test papers are distributed.". Why not the others: Placing commas outside the speech marks or omitting attribution commas breaches standard orthographical dialogue conventions.
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