Question

Which sentence below correctly uses a comma before the quote?
Select one:

Obama claims, “Looking at today’s youth, our future is bright.”


“Obama claims, looking at today’s youth, our future is bright.”


Obama claims – “looking at today’s youth, our future is bright.”


Obama claims: “looking at today’s youth, our future is bright.”

Answer 1

Answer:

The 1st one: Obama claims, “Looking at today’s youth, our future is bright.”

Explanation:

Use a comma after introducing who's speaking, then write the quote.