Let’s go through each question one by one. I’ll show you how to fix the quotes using proper citation and ellipsis, just like your teacher wants.
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Question 1:
You’re given this quote:
> “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles Darwin
Your job: Embed a portion of it in a sentence + add citation (make up a page number).
✔ Step-by-step:
- Pick part of the quote — maybe: *“the one most responsive to change”*
- Put it in your own sentence.
- Add author and made-up page number at the end.
Example answer:
Charles Darwin believed that survival depends on adaptability, saying that what matters most is being “the one most responsive to change” (Darwin 42).
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Question 2:
Quote:
> “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” — Steve Jobs
Your job: Introduce the author first, then give the quote with citation at the end. Assume page range is given — let’s say pages 15–17.
✔ Step-by-step:
- Start with: According to Steve Jobs...
- Then insert the quote.
- End with (Jobs 15–17)
Example answer:
According to Steve Jobs, passion drives excellence: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle” (Jobs 15–17).
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Question 3:
Quote:
> “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. It opens doors, breaks barriers, and gives voice to the voiceless. But it must be accessible to all, not just the privileged few.”
Your job: Use two or more sections of the quote in one passage. Use ellipsis (...) to show where you skipped parts.
✔ Step-by-step:
- Pick first part: “Education is the most powerful weapon...”
- Skip middle part → use ...
- Pick last part: “...but it must be accessible to all...”
Example answer:
Nelson Mandela said that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world... but it must be accessible to all, not just the privileged few.”
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Final Answer:
1. Charles Darwin believed that survival depends on adaptability, saying that what matters most is being “the one most responsive to change” (Darwin 42).
2. According to Steve Jobs, passion drives excellence: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle” (Jobs 15–17).
3. Nelson Mandela said that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world... but it must be accessible to all, not just the privileged few.”
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parenthetical citation worksheet.
