Choose the correct sentence.
Correct answer: B. "Who isn't here yet?" asked Parveen.
- A. Who isn't here yet asked Parveen.
- B. "Who isn't here yet?" asked Parveen.
- C. Who isnt here yet? asked Parveen.
- D. "Who isnt here yet?" asked Parveen.
Explanation
Option B is the correct answer as the punctuation and the format are correct. The basic rules for dialogue include using quotation marks around the spoken words, separating the dialogue from the rest of the text, and including the appropriate punctuation within the question marks.
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