The writer would like to introduce the quotation in sentences 12 and 13 (reproduced below) in a way that relates it to the argument presented in the passage. Redouan Bshary offered his opinions on the study: “I never saw a cleaner swimming on its back, and I never saw a cleaner scratching its throat. These are new behaviors that are apparently tightly linked to the mirror.” Which of the following versions of the underlined text would best accomplish this goal?

A. (as it is now)

B. Biologist Redouan Bshary read about the study and said,

C. One biologist, Redouan Bshary, expressed doubt over the implications of the study:

D. Someone who has studied cleaner wrasses is Redouan Bshary, who commented on the unexplainable behavior of the fish:

E. Redouan Bshary, a biologist familiar with cleaner wrasse behavior, found the study remarkable, stating,

"Option E. Redouan Bshary, a biologist familiar with cleaner wrasse behavior, found the study remarkable, stating," will best accomplish he goal of introducing the sentences 12 and 13.

Combining sentences requires the careful restructuring of the sentences involves. Moreover, in this case, if the requirement is to introduce a quotation, the quote and the passage need to be talking about the same idea.

In the original sentence, Redouan Bshary's quote is given in the simplest form, "offered his opinions on the study..."

But with the need to make the quote relatable to the passage about wrasse fish, the introduction must be made easier for the readers to get an idea of who Redouan Bshary is and how he is related to the study.

So, if a bit more information on Bshary is also included in the introduction to the quote, then the readers can well understand and relate the passage and the need to include the quotation in the passage.

Using option E as the introduction for the quote fits with the requirement.

When quoting words, it is important to make it related to the passage or the idea shared in the passage. Also, if there is some information about the speaker of the quote and how the quote is related to the idea of the passage, then it will be easier for readers to understand it. Thus, option E is the correct answer.

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