Question

read this passage: an official statement from the culinary institute indicates that \all seafood items procured by the kitchen staff are wild - caught, and any other meat or produce product used had been certified organic by the usda.\ why was it a good idea for the writer to use a direct quote in the passage above? a. the information uses unfamiliar words or ideas. b. the information comes from an official statement. c. the information includes words that are unfamiliar. d. the information is too detailed to paraphrase.

Explanation:

When information is from an official statement, using a direct quote preserves its authenticity and authority. Options A and C are not the main reasons here as the words aren't overly unfamiliar. Option D is incorrect as the statement isn't too detailed to paraphrase; the key is its official source.

Answer:

B. The information comes from an official statement.