College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

When including a direct quote in a piece of writing, it is important to credit the original source. In this case, the author's last name is the most appropriate in-text citation to use. Option A, paraphrased statement, refers to rewording someone else's ideas and does not require an in-text citation. Option C, title of source, is used for indirect sources or when referencing an entire source, not for direct quotes. Option D, page number, is used in addition to the author's last name to provide a specific location for the direct quote within the source. Therefore, option B, author's last name, is the most accurate and relevant choice for in-text citations when including a direct quote.