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 comes from an official statement. b. the information uses unfamiliar words or ideas. c. the information is too detailed to paraphrase. d. the information includes words that are unfamiliar.

Explanation:

When information comes from an official statement, using a direct quote preserves its authenticity and authority. Options B, C, and D focus on words or detail aspects which are not the key reason here. The main point is the official nature of the source.

Answer:

A. The information comes from an official statement.