Grammar and Language Workbook

Add quotation marks where necessary. If the sentence is correct as written, write C
in the blank.
“
No man ever became extremely wicked all at once,
”
wrote the Roman dramatist
Juvenal.
1. While it is not surprising that Texas has the most farms of any state, the state in second
place may surprise you, the speaker said. It’s Missouri.
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2. The only reason for her lateness, sniffed Marian, is that she doesn’t respect us enough
to try to be on time.
3. Did Jason explain to you what he wanted? 
4. The Persian cat is considered the height of elegance,
 
the book stated,
 
with its long,
luxurious fur and haughty, regal manner.
5. I remember very clearly,
 
said Grandfather,
 
when President Franklin Roosevelt said,
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
6. Let me tell you about our special,
 
said the waiter with a smile.
 
Today we’re featuring
roast leg of lamb with mint jelly, roast potatoes, and green beans.
7. The police officer said that Mom was going 42 miles an hour in a 35-mile-an-hour zone. 
8. What do you think you’re doing with that can of shaving cream?
 
Dad asked sharply.
9. I’m afraid you’ve forgotten said William,
 
that the coach said,
 
The first three finishers
in each event will advance to the finals.
10. Pointing to the slide, the lecturer said,