Question

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A.
Ronald told us he would meet us at 8 p.m.

B.
"Ronald told us" he would meet us at 8 p.m.

C.
Ronald "told us he would meet us at 8 p.m."

D.
Ronald told us "he would meet us at 8 p.m."

Answer 1

Which one do you think?

Answer 2

d

Answer 3

I'm thinking A. There would be no quotation marks because Ronald isn't speaking himself.

Answer 4

ok, Thank you

Answer 5

No problem

Answer 6

i would actually say it's D because someone is directly quoting ronald.

Answer 7

here is a link that might help you.
http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/quotes.asp

Answer 8

I would have to disagree because Ronald wouldn't say "he would meet us at 8" He would say "I will meet you at 8"

Answer 9

here is what direct quotations mean "Direct quotations involve incorporating another person's exact words into your own writing."

Answer 10

so that is why i choice D. someone is directly quoting what ronald said.

Answer 11

Actually if they were to be directly quoting him it would say "I will meet you at 8 p.m." @UH60blackhawk sorry but @MissyLexi is right.

Answer 12

oh ok

Answer 13

my bad i was thinking of Indirect Quotations.