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the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole. (lizbeth conner, abolishment now) which sentence correctly incorporates the direct quotation into the paper? a. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, \the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole.\ b. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are \three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole.\ c. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, \death penalty verdicts cost three times more than a sentence of life without parole.\ d. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole.
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Brief Explanations:
When incorporating a direct quotation, the entire quoted text should be within quotation marks. Option A correctly places the full statement within quotes as spoken by Lizbeth Conner. Option B has incorrect punctuation with the main - clause outside the quotes interfering with the quote's integrity. Option C paraphrases instead of using the exact quote. Option D lacks the quotation marks around the quoted statement.
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A. According to Lizbeth Conner of Abolishment Now, "the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole."