Question

In using a colon to introduce a quotation, be sure the clause before the colon is a complete sentence (can stand alone). Which sentence below uses a colon correctly?
A. My teacher's favorite Shakespeare quote is: "To be or not to be -- that is the question."
B. My teacher is always quoting Shakespeare when he says: "To be or not to be - that is the question."
C. My teacher is always quoting Shakespeare: "To be or not to be -- that is the question."

Answer 1

@Tamara7301

Answer 2

idk sorry

Answer 3

tag someone please!

Answer 4

@badmood @tywower

Answer 5

@TheSmartOne

Answer 6

so......

Answer 7

I would go with A and or B

Answer 8

pretty sure its a

Answer 9

what do you think @EKKERKING ?

Answer 10

damit
it was C

Answer 11

seriously

Answer 12

yeah

Answer 13

In using a colon to introduce a quotation, be sure the clause before the colon is a complete sentence (can stand alone). Which sentence below uses a colon correctly?
A. Victor Hugo is well-known for: "Hope is the word which God has written on the brow of every man."
B. Victor Hugo often expressed feelings of compassion: "As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled."
C. Hugo said: "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent."

Answer 14

there is picture for those who thinks is better

Answer 15

I think A

Answer 16

B

Answer 17

going with C on this one

Answer 18

A

Answer 19

DAMN IT

Answer 20

In using a colon to introduce a quotation, be sure the clause before the colon is a complete sentence (can stand alone). Which sentence below uses a colon correctly?
A. Robert Frost once said: "How many things have to happen to you before something occurs to you?"
B. Robert Frost described poetry insightfully: "Poetry begins in delight . . . and ends in wisdom."
C. Frost declared: "Earth's the right place for love.I don't know where it's likely to go better."