What does the information in paragraph 6 show about the author's point of view? a. the author believes that large ice age mammals became extinct because of humans. b. the author believes that gigantism in animals foster coordination among prehistoric humans. c. the author thinks colder climates led to an increase in the size of animals that have now become extinct. d. the author thinks prehistoric humans flourished because of the ample supply of food provided by large mammals.

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim