Which of the Following Is the Best Advice About Using

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best advice about using direct quotations in a report?

A) Beware of overusing quotations because you may appear as if you have no ideas of your own.
B) If you use a direct quotation, don't dilute its impact by summarizing it or introducing it in your own words.
C) Place the direct quotation in quotation marks, but change a few words to show you have your own ideas.
D) Direct quotations do not need to be placed in quotation marks if the audience is already familiar with the quote, such as, "The buck stops here."