SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are potential problems with using partial quotes?

A. Readers may assume you are incapable of gathering useful quotes.
B. Your editor may complain about your stories being too short.
C. Readers may assume your source is a poor speaker.
D. Your story may lack flavor and punch.


A. Readers may assume you are incapable of gathering useful quotes.
C. Readers may assume your source is a poor speaker.

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