"Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the United Nations.”
Which sentence correctly quotes the information from the source?
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A PBS News Weekend claims that invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and "cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the United Nations.”PBS News Weekend claims that invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and "cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the United Nations.”
B According to PBS News Weekend, a report from the United Nations claims that invasive species not only threaten ecosystems, they also "cost the global economy $423 billion a year."According to PBS News Weekend, a report from the United Nations claims that invasive species not only threaten ecosystems, they also "cost the global economy $423 billion a year."
C As stated in PBS News Weekend, "Invasive species harm ecosystems and cost the global economy $423 billion a year."As stated in PBS News Weekend, "Invasive species harm ecosystems and cost the global economy $423 billion a year."
D PBS News Weekend "informs readers that invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the United Nations.”PBS News Weekend "informs readers that invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the United Nations.”
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The correct sentence that accurately quotes the information from the source is:
C: As stated in PBS News Weekend, "Invasive species harm ecosystems and cost the global economy $423 billion a year."
This option correctly reflects the information provided in the original quote and maintains the intended meaning without altering the phrasing.
