Read this example:

Donald Begha says that "Texting while driving causes almost as many auto accidents as alcohol".

How should the author change this example in order to better follow the rules of quotations?

A. The author should use specific facts and evidence within the quote.

B. The author should provide more information about the person quoted.

C. The author should leave out the quote, as it is too easy to disprove.

D. The author should make the quote longer and provide more information.

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Lyric Pearson

3 March, 20:20

Read this example:

Donald Begha says that "Texting while driving causes almost as many auto accidents as alcohol".

How should the author change this example in order to better follow the rules of quotations?

A. The author should use specific facts and evidence within the quote.

B. The author should provide more information about the person quoted.

C. The author should leave out the quote, as it is too easy to disprove.

D. The author should make the quote longer and provide more information.

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Paula Gray · Answer 1

The correct answer is option B. "The author should provide more information about the person quoted". In this example the author is citing "Donald Begha" to state that texting while driving is almost as dangerous as drinking and driving because of the number of auto accidents that they cause. Since the author is using an important statement it would be useful to give more information about "Donald Begha" and how it is an authorized person to make the statement.