Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the sentence out of the following that is correctly punctuated.

  1. ”What time will you be back, sister?” “I need your help in my science assignment”, said Sophie. “Sure, dear.” “I shall be back by the afternoon”, said Anita.

  2. ”What time will you be back, sister? I need your help in my science assignment”, said Sophie. “Sure, dear. I shall be back by the afternoon”, said Anita.

  3. ”What time will you be back, sister?” “I need your help in my science assignment.” said Sophie. “Sure, dear.” “I shall be back by the afternoon”, said Anita

  4. ”What time will you be back sister? I need your help in my science assignment.” said Sophie. “Sure! Dear.” “I shall be back by the afternoon”, said Anita.
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Explanation

In direct form of narration, the reported speech is put within quote marks and it is separated from reporting work through a comma (,). The question mark is put after the reported speech. The indirect form of narration does not use question mark.

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