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What is the correct rule regarding capitalization in direct quotations like this one?

Fatima said, "why don't you come with me to the game?"
OA. why should not be capitalized because the first word of a question is never capitalized.
B. Why should be capitalized because the first word of a question is always capitalized.
OC. Why should be capitalized because the first word in a direct quote is always capitalized.
OD. why should not be capitalized because the first word in a direct quote is never capitalized.

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User Ezequiel
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The first word of a sentence is always capitalized

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