Which statement supports the author’s original statement that the beads found in South Africa "have provided evidence that humans engaged in symbolic or modern thought over 75,000 years ago"? Emergence of Modern Thought

A) The beads were decorated and had human-made holes in them, indicating that people wore them, which is an example of symbolic thinking

B) Before this discovery, many scientists believed that humans did not engage in symbolic or modern thought until 45,000 years ago.

C) Forty-one beads were discovered in Blombos Cave, South Africa, which surprised many of the scientists

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

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Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind