Question

In which of these situations should you try to use a colon after an introduction?

a. when the direct quote is long enough to form a block of text
b. when the introduction to the direct quote is longer than two lines
c. when the direct quote is a simple or compound sentence

Answer 1

when the direct quote is long enough to form a block of text

Step-by-step explanation:

When you have a quotation longer than a few sentences, you should set it apart as a block of text. In that case, your introduction must be a complete sentence, followed by a colon, and the quote should be set apart from the rest of the paragraph.

Answer 2

Answer: a. when the direct quote is long enough to form a block of text

Step-by-step explanation:

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