Question

Shakespeare wrote - "To thine own self be true."
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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 A.

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

An ellipsis can be used to represent a trailing of thought.