Question

A student is writing a research report on the evolution of pterosaurs. Read the quote from archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma that the student found in a reliable source.

"It is now believed that pterosaurs first appeared almost 240 million years ago.”

Which sentence correctly quotes the information from the source?

Responses
A Archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma believes that pterosaurs first appeared "almost 240 million years ago."Archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma believes that pterosaurs first appeared "almost 240 million years ago."
B According to "archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma, it is now believed that pterosaurs first appeared almost 240 million years ago.”According to "archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma, it is now believed that pterosaurs first appeared almost 240 million years ago.”
C "It is believed that pterosaurs appeared almost 240 million years ago,” claims archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma."It is believed that pterosaurs appeared almost 240 million years ago,” claims archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma.
D In her article, archaeologist Dr. Christy Verma states, "It is now believed that pterosaurs first appeared almost 240 million years ago.”

Answer 1

D

It exactly reproduces the original wording and properly attributes the quote to Dr. Verma.