Luka Cortez

English

7 February, 07:06

Which punctuation belongs in the blank in each quotation?

Select comma or colon for each blank.

Comma or Colon

1. Cesar Chavez spoke for many when he said the following___ "We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community ... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own."

Comma or Colon

2. Despite the many cautions from her mother, the young girl still announced___ "I want ketchup on my French fries. I don't want mayonnaise!"

Comma or Colon

3. In describing her art to her potential patrons, the sculptor stated loftily___ "I believe that what I create is more than something to gaze upon and admire. I certainly hope to transcend the typical senses and bring those who see my work to a higher plane of awareness and sensation."

Comma or Colon