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Homework Exercises 
A.
Read the following conversation between a teacher, Ms. Blixen, and her 
student, Talal. Add punctuation to their quoted speech.
(Teacher) 
Talal, I wonder if you could help me out with something Ms. Blixen said. 
(Talal)
I’ll try said Talal. What do you need? 
(Teacher) 
I’m looking for someone to help a friend. She needs something translated from 
Arabic. It’s not very long Ms. Blixen said. Do you think you could help her she 
asked. 
(Talal) 
Sure, no problem. Just ask her to send the document to my email address said 
Talal.
(Teacher) 
Thanks so much, Talal said Ms. Blixen. My friend will be very happy.
B. 
Effective Quotes 

Imagine you are writing a story about job layoffs at a local factory. Which of the 
following statements do you think would make good quotes? Why? Which ones 
are weak and would be best left to reported speech? Why? 
1. “There will be a 20% reduction in staff over the next 6 months,” said Bill Nye, 
Human Resources Director and XCorp. 
2. “We will offer job search assistance for all employees who are laid off,” said Mr. 
Nye. 
3. “I will do everything in my power; I will turn over every rock, until I have found 
work for all my employees,” said Emily Nortes. 
4. “And how will I feed my four children?” Maria Sanchez asked. 
5. “I am not happy about the announcement,” Bob Tilman said. 
6. “They’ll find jobs for all of us? I’ll believe it when I see it,” said Sue Bains, 
longtime worker at XCorp. 
C 
In the next class, you will interview a classmate on a topic of your choosing. 
Write five questions. Please do not use yes / no questions.
 
 
 
 

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