Which statement effectively uses a quotation to relate Swift's claim that he has no personal motive for making this proposal?

a. Swift states that his youngest child is nine years old and that his wife is currently past child-bearing.

b. According to Swift, he has "not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work."

c. Swift explains that his new proposal will result in both "relieving the poor" and "giving some pleasure to the rich."

d. Swift writes that he does not stand to make any financial gain from the adoption of his proposed plan.

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Hailie Kerr

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25 December, 22:41

Which statement effectively uses a quotation to relate Swift's claim that he has no personal motive for making this proposal?

a. Swift states that his youngest child is nine years old and that his wife is currently past child-bearing.

b. According to Swift, he has "not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work."

c. Swift explains that his new proposal will result in both "relieving the poor" and "giving some pleasure to the rich."

d. Swift writes that he does not stand to make any financial gain from the adoption of his proposed plan.

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Carlo Pruitt · Answer 1

Option B.

Explanation:

A quotation is a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a text. They are in between quotation marks ("). The option that relates to Swift's claim that he has no personal motive for making a proposal is B.

According to Swift, he has "not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work."