Multiple choice

Directions: The given question carries four options. You are to mark the correct option after checking the punctuation of each option.

Sit down my child I have to speak to you said the lady.

  1. “Sit down, my child, I have to speak to you”, said the lady.

  2. Sit down, my child, I have to speak to you;” said the lady.

  3. “Sit down, my child; I have to speak to you,” said the lady.

  4. “Sit down! My child! I have to speak to you“ said the lady.
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Explanation

 The reported speech must be within quote marks and pauses within the reported speech have to be indicated by the use of commas. The reporting verb should be separated from the reported speech by a comma.

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