Question

which sentences correctly integrate a direct quote from \help him up!\? select all that apply. a the author says, \the man swayed side to side, leaning against the pillar.\ b \the man swayed side to side,\ the author says, \leaning against the pillar.\ c \the man swayed side to side,\ the author says \leaning against the pillar.\ d the author says \the man swayed side to side, leaning against the pillar\.

Explanation:

In proper integration of a direct - quote, there should be correct punctuation and separation between the reporting clause ("the author says") and the quote. Option A has the correct comma after "the author says". Option B also has correct punctuation with a comma after the first part of the quote and before "the author says" and another comma before the second part of the quote. Option C is incorrect because there should be a comma after "the author says". Option D is incorrect because there should be a comma before the start of the quote.

Answer:

A. The author says, "The man swayed side to side, leaning against the pillar."
B. "The man swayed side to side," the author says, "leaning against the pillar."