Question

Which sentence is correct?

Of the manatees, our river guide said simply: "They are a disappearing breed."

Of the manatees, our river guide said, simply "They are a disappearing breed."

Of the manatees, our river guide said: simply "They are a disappearing breed."

Of the manatees: our river guide said simply "They are a disappearing breed."

Answer 1

I think it is A or B.
It is a little confusing.

Answer 2

please help

Answer 3

I think it's A.

Answer 4

I would go with A as well

Answer 5

That's Great! :D

Answer 6

The correct answer would indeed be A.

Answer 7

I like A best.