Question

Maya wrote "It is stormy at this time of the year."
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

• A. wrote.
• B. wrote:
• C. wrote;
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is B wrote:

The given sentence consists of two independent clauses. Quotation marks can be either preceded by a comma or a colon. However, in the case of independent clause, a colon must be opted for. Thus, the correct answer will be Option B.

The other options are not valid to be used before a quotation mark.