The length of the arms decreased in hominin species over time because __________

a. shorter arms improve balance
b. shorter arms increased tool-making ability
c. the arms were no longer weight bearing
d. the arms were used for carrying items


Answer c

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In general, the borrowing of __________ from another language is much more common than the borrowing of __________.

A) morphs; words B) grammar; syntax C) words; grammar D) syntax; morphs

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The "little songs" of the Bedouin are an outlet for taboo thoughts because they:

a. are heroic poems. b. are elaborately structured and used on ceremonial occasions. c. are sung by men only. d. express ideas and feelings that go against the moral system. e. are sung by older women only.

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