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English
Quarter 2 - Module 4
Using Direct Quotations

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

English- Grade 10
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Quarter 2 - Module 4: Using Direct Quotations

First Edition, 2020

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Lesson
Using Quotation Marks
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What I Need to Know

In this lesson, you will learn to

a. use quotation marks and other punctuations; and
b. observe proper capitalization in writing direct quotes.

What I Know

Activity 1. Mark Me
Directions: Rewrite the sentences in your activity notebook by adding quotation
marks whenever needed.

1. The girl said, Someone bullied me in the class.

2. So what did you do? I asked her.
3. I reported the bully to my adviser, she answered.
4. I asked her, What happened after that?
5. He stopped bullying me, she said. Now, we are friends.

What’s In

Activity 2. Find the Phrase

Directions: In the previous module, you have learned that your argumentative essay
will be more convincing if you use enough evidence to support your
claim. One type of support that you can use is expert opinion. Can you
think of an effective way to cite an expert in developing your argument?
Unscramble the letters below to find out one technique that you can use.
Write the phrase in your activity notebook.

RCTIDE ITATONUQO

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 ______________ _________________

What’s New

Activity 3. Lovely Lines

Directions: Read the excerpt from Federigo’s Falcon, a story by Geovanni
Boccaccio. Identify the direct quotations. Copy the lines in your activity
notebook.

Her brothers told her, “Silly girl, don’t talk such nonsense! How can you marry
a man who is very poor?”
“My brothers,” she replied, “I know that. But I would rather have a gentleman
without riches, than riches without a gentleman.”

What Is It

When you use quotation marks, you let readers know the exact statement that
you lifted from a source. They are also used for some titles. Here are some rules on
the use of quotation marks.

You must use quotation marks to begin and end the direct quotations and to
set off titles.

INCORRECT: The narrator in Crow Call had never gone hunting.

Zig Ziglar, America’s greatest motivational writer, said, The
poorest of all men is the one without a dream.
CORRECT: The narrator in “Crow Call” had never gone hunting.
Zig Ziglar, America’s greatest motivational writer, said, “The
poorest of all men is the one without a dream.”
In a dialog, you need to capitalize the first letter of the first word of a direct quotation.

INCORRECT: The waitress, who questioned whether they really wanted three
pieces of pie, said, “you mean two?”
CORRECT: The waitress, who questioned whether they really wanted three
piece of pie, said, “You mean two?”
USAGE TIP: In using quoted words from written source which are not
complete sentences, you can begin with a small letter.
EXAMPLE: Mark Twain said that cauliflower was “nothing but cabbage with
a college education.”

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End Punctuation. Place periods inside quotation marks. If exclamation points and
question marks belong to the direct quotation, you need to place them inside the
quotation marks. If they are not part of the quotation, place them outside the
quotation marks. Place semicolons outside quotation marks.
INCORRECT: I said to my brother, “I would have been nervous too”!
“Are you saying you’re not brave”? he said.
I responded, “Not really;” I added that I had enjoyed “Crow Call.”
CORRECT: I said to my brother, “I would have been nervous too!”
“Are you saying you’re not brave?” he said.
I responded, “Not really”; I added that I enjoyed “Crow Call”.

If the quotation is a complete sentence and is followed by some descriptive words,

you need to use a comma at the end of the quotation.
EXAMPLE: “Have a good day,” I said to the waitress as we left.

Divided Quotations. If a quotation starts a new sentence, the first letter of the first
words needs to be in capital letters.
INCORRECT: “I know,” he said. “are you scared?”
CORRECT: “I know,” he said. “Are you scared?”

USAGE TIP. If a capital letter would not be used, then do not use one in the divided
quotation.
Do not capitalize the first word of the second part of a divided quotation if it does not
begin a new sentence.
EXAMPLE: “Okay,” my father said, “you can do the crow call now.”

What’s More

Activity 4. Punctuate and Capitalize

Directions: Rewrite these sentences by using correct punctuations and observing
proper capitalization. Do this in your activity notebook.

1. The man said I will be here tomorrow

______________________________________________________________

2. He asked me who else are coming

______________________________________________________________

3. The reporter asked the senator what is your idea on the closure of ABS-CBN
_____________________________________________________________

4. Is man dependent to nature he asks himself.

______________________________________________________________

5. I heard her whisper my mother will tour around the country

______________________________________________________________

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What I Have Learned

Activity 5. Complete Me.

Directions: When and how do we use quotation marks? Complete the sentence with
your answer. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Quotation marks are used ________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Activity 6. All-time Favorite Quote

Directions: In a paragraph explain your favorite quotation. Don’t forget to mention
the author in your explanation and use quotation marks and other
appropriate punctuations. Write your paragraph in your activity
notebook. Be guided by this rubric for scoring:
Proper use of quotation marks & other punctuations – 5 points
Depth of discussion – 5 points

Lesson
Using Direct Quotations in
2 Academic Texts

What I Need to Know

In this lesson, you will learn to use quotation marks or hanging indentions for
direct quotes in academic texts. Specifically, you are expected to:
a. use quotation marks in direct quotations;

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 b. use indentions for longer quotations; and
c. use in-text citations for quotations in academic texts.

What I Know

Activity 1. True or False?

Directions. Study the text in the box and tell whether the sentence is TRUE or
FALSE. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

The family plays an indispensable role in ensuring that the child gets
quality character education. Education begins at home where the parents
are the teachers guiding the child every step of his growing years. White
(2016) wrote:
The educational influences of the home are a deciding power for good or
for evil. They are in many respects silent and gradual, but if exerted on the
right side, they become a far-reaching power for truth and righteousness
(White, 2016: 16).

1. The author cited White as the source of information.

2. The first three lines are White’s original words.
3. Quotation marks are used to set off the quoted lines.
4. The passage is an example of an academic text.
5. (White, 2016: 16) refers to the source cited, the date of publication, and the page
number where the quoted lines are lifted from.

What’s In

Activity 2. Punctuate It

Directions: Rewrite each sentence by adding quotation marks and comma

whenever needed in the sentences below. Do this in your activity
notebook.
1. The man said I think I need some rest.
2. I asked him Where do you want to take some rest?
3. I can rest anywhere he said.
4. You can use the room on the left side I told him.
5. He replied Thank you very much.

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What’s New

Activity 3. Academic Quote

Directions: The text below is an excerpt from an academic writing. Find out how the
author presents information from another source. Answer the questions
that follow in your activity notebook.
Requillo (2019, p.21) found out that “teachers become prone to over-
indebtedness because they are the only major, if not the only, income-earners
in the family; they live in very close family ties; and they have weak budgeting
skills and easy access to formal and informal credit.”
1. Copy the quoted information from the source.
2. What source is cited in the text?
3. What punctuation mark is used to set off the exact definition lifted from the
original source?
4. What does (2019, p.21) refer to in the first sentence?

What Is It

In writing academic texts, the use of direct quotation is sometimes needed to

report verbatim the exact meaning that the source intends to convey.
Here are some rules to follow.
 Put quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quotation.
Example: Allen (2019) defined freedom “as the ability to do what is right.”
 Provide some introductory phrases before the quotation or put it in
appropriate context.
Example: Emphasizing the necessity of financial literacy, renowned financial
guru Robert Kiyosaki (2012) said that “money without financial intelligence is
soon gone.”
 Copy the quotations verbatim, meaning exactly as they are originally written.
 For longer quotations like four or more lines, use block formatting by indenting
a few spaces from the left. There is no need to use need quotation marks.
Example:
An essential element in developing a winning attitude is expectancy in
any endeavour. Ziglar (2008) wrote:
… your personal expectancy has a direct bearing on your
performance. Plan to win, expect to win, believe you will win,
and you will be a winner” (p.168).
 Aside from using quotation marks, provide the source through in-text citation if
you copy phrases or clauses.
Example: “Perceptions about money determines how you use money”
(Tan, 2009, p.39)

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  You need to include the page number where the direct quotation is originally
lifted aside from the author’s surname and publication in the in-text citation.
For example, “perceptions about money determines how you use ,money”
(Tan, 2009, p.39)

What’s More

Activity 4. Quote and Cite

Directions: In academic writing, the use of in-text citation is necessary when using
direct quotation. In your activity notebook, copy each sentence below.
Circle the in-text citation (author, year, and page) and underline the
quoted line in the passages. Do this in your activity notebook.
1. Bailey (2008, p. 193) states that man “is like a diamond, and each of us has
the potential to be brilliant”.
2. Tan (2009) underscores the importance of the quality of man’s thought in
achieving financial goals by saying that “mind set determines your financial
life”.
3. Because most adults do not understand developments among male
adolescents, they “are unable to give our adolescent males the kind of love
they need to become fully responsible, loving, and wise men. This
circumstance is not improving over the decades, and in many ways is
growing worse” (Gurian, 2008).
4. Ferrer (2018) concluded that “debt is still a significant challenge in the
financial well-being of the public school teachers in the Philippines.”
5. One of the jobs of a language teacher is “to get excellent films in front of the
students – and to inspire them to watch, listen, and write about them”
(Esquith, 2007).

What I Have Learned

Activity 5. Remember the Rule

Directions: Complete the sentence to state the important points to remember in
using direct quotes in academic writing. Do this in your activity
notebook.
In using direct quotations in academic writing, it is important to ____________
______________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

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Activity 6. Quotable Quotes
Directions: Look for a quotation from a known personality on any of these topics:
love, family, friend, happiness, peace, etc. Write a paragraph expressing
your own thoughts. Improve your paragraph by quoting an author. You
can use quotation marks and/or hanging indention. Choose only one
topic. Write your paragraph in your activity notebook. Be guided by this
rubric for scoring:
Proper use of quotation marks – 5 points
Proper use of hanging indention – 5 points
Depth of discussion – 5 points

Assessment

Activity 7. Quest for Quality Quotes

Directions: Read each sentence carefully and give more attention to the underlined
part of the sentence. Decide which one among the choices uses
quotation marks appropriately for the sentence. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your activity notebook.
1. Guingguing (2016) believes that time is an important element that defines not
only relationship but health”.
A. element B. “element C. “element, D. “element,”
2. Parents who do not give spiritual instructions at home “fail to fulfil the
responsibility laid upon them, to give their children an all-around education
(White, 2016).
A. education B. education. C. education” D. “education.”
3. Because inflation lowers the purchasing power of savings, Fausto (2016)
believes that it is risky to keep your retirement money only in your savings and
time deposits.”
A. risky B. risky” C. “risky” D. “risky
4. Fausto (2016) also commented that developing the habit of saving is
fundamental and essential in having a high FQ and a happy financial journey.”
A. is fundamental B. is, fundamental
C. is “fundamental D. is, “fundamental
5. Tañalas (2016) pointed out the connection between happiness or positive
mood and improved immunity, longevity, and overall health.”
A. the, “connection B. the connection
C. the “connection D. the, connection”
Directions: Below is an excerpt from a research report. Rewrite it using quotation
marks for a shorter quotation and hanging indention for the longer one.
Be sure to include proper in-text citation.

The teachers become prone to over-indebtedness because they are the

only major, if not the only, income-earners in the family; they live in very

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 close family ties; and they have weak budgeting skills and easy access to
formal and informal credit.

Because of financial problems and over-indebtedness, the participants

experienced stress, conflict in the family, absenteeism from work, delay in
professional growth and a considerable incidences of foregoing personal
needs. They view borrowing as a means to solve their problems. They
also perceive the need for salary increase and for financial education to
help them get out of the vicious cycle of debts.

Source: Requillo (2019, p. 22)

Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Answer Key

What I Know, Pre-test, page 1

Lesson 1
What I Know, Activity 1. Mark Me, page 3 (Answers are marked RED.)

What’s In, Activity 2, page 3

What’s New, Activity 3. Lovely Lines, page 4

What’s More, Activity 4. Punctuate and Capitalize, page 5 (Answers are in RED.)

What I Have Learned, Activity 5. Complete Me, page 6

Assessment, Activity 6. Rewrite, Rewrite, page 6 (Answers are in RED.)

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Additional Activities, Activity 7. From a Piece of Fiction, page 7 (Answers are in
RED.)

Lesson 2
What I Know, Activity 1. True or False? Page 8

What’s In, Activity 2. Punctuate It, page 9 (Answers are in RED.)

What’s New, Activity 3. Academic Quote, page 9

What’s More, Activity 4. Quality Academic Quotes, page 10

What I Have Learned, Activity 5. Remember the Rule, page 11

Assessment, Activity 6. Quest for Quality Quotes, page 11

(Model answer)

Additional Activities, Actvity 7. Using Hanging Indention, page 13

Assessment (post-test) , page 14

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