Question

for numbers 15 through 19, look at the underlined part of the sentence. choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part.
15 “finish the chapter,” said miss salazar and then we’ll discuss the story.”
a salazar” and
b salazar, “and
c salazar, and”
d correct as it is
16 after knitting the sweater: he tried it on for size.
f sweater, he
g sweater. he
h sweater; he
j correct as it is

Explanation:

1. For question 15: When splitting a direct quote between a speaker tag, we close the first quote after the speaker's name, add a comma, then open a new quote for the rest of the dialogue. The original sentence is missing the closing quote and proper punctuation before continuing the quote.
2. For question 16: The phrase "After knitting the sweater" is a dependent clause, so it should be followed by a comma to separate it from the independent clause "he tried it on for size." A colon is incorrect here as it is used to introduce a list, explanation, or quote, not to separate a dependent and independent clause.

Answer:

1. B. Salazar, "and
2. F. sweater, he