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"Historians believe the original candle may have been invented by primitive men..........................................."

a- because candles have served vital functions for humankind throughout history

b- who dipped dried branches in animal fat, thus producing a slow-burning and reliable source of light

I said B but the book says it is A. I couldn't understand why? Can you explain it?

  

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a explains why historians believe that primitive man invented candles. b explains how primitive man might have made candles. Which one is more related to the beginning of the sentence?

  • a explains why historians believe that primitive man invented candles.
  • b explains how primitive man might have made candles.
  • Which one is more related to the beginning of the sentence?
  • Historians believe ...
  • Choosing b is like this: — Please tell me how this clock was made.
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a explains why historians believe that primitive man invented candles.
b explains how primitive man might have made candles.

Which one is more related to the beginning of the sentence?

Historians believe ...


Choosing b is like this:

— Please tell me how this clock was made.
— It's 10:30 am.

CJ

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anonymous

"Historians believe the original candle may have been invented by primitive men..........................................."

a- because candles have served vital functions for humankind throughout history

b- who dipped dried branches in animal fat, thus producing a slow-burning and reliable source of light

I said B but the

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