Which of the following contains a direct quotation? A. Marie Curie thought progress was slow and difficult. B. Marie Curie was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy. C. Marie Curie said she believed that progress was neither swift nor easy. D. Marie Curie said, "I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy."

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25 June, 15:52

Which of the following contains a direct quotation? A. Marie Curie thought progress was slow and difficult. B. Marie Curie was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy. C. Marie Curie said she believed that progress was neither swift nor easy. D. Marie Curie said, "I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy."

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Cordell Dawson · Answer 1

D is the correct answer. Instead of being paraphrased, as in C, where Curie's words are rephrased by the author, or just describing an event or situation, as in A and B, D contains a direct quote. This is clearly evident from the use of quote or speech marks around the words spoken by Curie.