Question

read the following paragraph from the first page of betty crockers new picture cook book by betty crocker, published in 1961: here is a cook book that is charming, practical, and fun to use. it is a complete cooking guide that includes the tried - and - true and the new - as - tomorrow, the simple and the sophisticated, foreign - inspired foods and old - fashioned american dishes. which of the sentences below most correctly and effectively incorporates this source material? (either apa or mla style citations are acceptable.) betty crocker states that, “charming, practical, and fun to use” cookbooks must have a mix of american and international dishes in order to be complete (p. 1). betty crockers new picture cook book (1961), includes many recipes. the 1961 version of betty crockers new picture cook book includes a wide range of recipes intended to encourage cooks to both perfect old favorites and try out new flavors in their kitchens. in betty crockers new picture cook book (1961), betty crocker announces, “here is a cook book that is charming, practical, and fun to use.” she goes on to say, “it is a complete cooking guide that includes the tried - and - true and the new - as - tomorrow,” and then continues, “the simple and the sophisticated, foreign - inspired foods and old - fashioned american dishes” (p.1).

Explanation:

The fourth option correctly quotes the original text from the cookbook and includes proper in - text citation (page number). The first option misrepresents the original statement by making a generalization about what "complete" cookbooks must have. The second option is too vague. The third option does not directly quote the original text as required.

Answer:

D. In Betty Crocker's New Picture Cook Book (1961), Betty Crocker announces, "Here is a cook book that is charming, practical, and fun to use." She goes on to say, "It is a complete cooking guide that includes the tried - and - true and the new - as - tomorrow," and then continues, "the simple and the sophisticated, foreign - inspired foods and old - fashioned American dishes" (p.1).