Read the following sentences from the text. For a few centuries after Aesop lived, his fables were passed down orally from one generation to
the next. In the fifth century BC, however, only 100 years after Aesop lived, the Greek
philosopher Socrates supposedly wrote down some of them as poems for his own enjoyment.
Presumably, he was interested in the fables because they could be used in philosophical
discussions.
What effect does the author create by using the word presumably?
A It affirms Socrates's reasons for studying Aesop's fables.
B It introduces speculation about Socrates's reason for studying fables.
C It makes the information in the text appear more specific and formal.
D It reinforces the fact that the author's information about Socrates was specific and accurate.