Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked A and B. Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct (B) If only B is correct (C) If both A and B are correct. (D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Pardon, she muttered. I can t help it. My head aches, I shall go away. (B) Pardon, she muttered, I can t help it. My head aches, I shall go away.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The reporting verb (she muttered) needs to be separated by commas on either side. And the reported speech should be in quote marks.