Question

According to Carina McGinnis, a spokesperson for the U.S. Auto Safety Commission, Accidents involving adults 25-54 who were texting and driving rose almsot 50 percent in the past five years(43).

What is wrong with this use of a direct quote?

A. There are no quotation marks around McGinnis's words.
B. Carina McGinnis does not seem to be a credible source.
C. This quote soes not come from a famous or historical figure.
D. It isn't clear to the read who actually said the quote.

Answer 1

your answer is A. There are no quotation marks around McGinni's words.
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Answer 2

A direct quotation is when the exact words are reported. A direct quotation requires quotation marks.

What is wrong with the use of direct quote is that (A) there are no quotations marks around McGinnis's words. The paragraph should read as follows:

According to Carina McGinnis, a spokesperson for the U.S. Auto Safety Commission, "Accidents involving adults 25-54 who were texting and driving rose almost 50 percent in the past five years."