Question

Which sentence is written correctly?

Thoreau asks, "If the bell rings, why should we run?"
Thoreau asks "If the bell rings, why should we run?"
Thoreau asks: "If the bell rings, why should we run?"
Thoreau asks; "If the bell rings, why should we run?"

Answer 1

They are all the same , And they are all correct .

Answer 2

option A

Step-by-step explanation:

After, Thoreau asks a comma is required to be added, option, and option A fulfills the criteria.