Question

part b
which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to part a?

○ these physical sensations of fear can be mild or strong. (paragraph 5)
○ fear can be like a warning, a signal that cautions us to be careful. (paragraph 3)
○ some people find the rush of fear exciting. (boxed feature after paragraph 7)
○ fear is one of the most basic human emotions. (paragraph 2)

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to know the answer to Part A (which is not provided here). However, typically, such questions relate to the main idea about fear. Let's analyze each option:

1. "These physical sensations of fear can be mild or strong." - Talks about intensity of fear's physical sensations.
2. "Fear can be like a warning, a signal that cautions us to be careful." - Talks about fear as a warning signal.
3. "Some people find the rush of fear exciting." - Talks about people's perception of fear's rush.
4. "Fear is one of the most basic human emotions." - Talks about fear being a basic human emotion.

Assuming Part A was about the nature/role of fear as a warning, then the second option ("Fear can be like a warning, a signal that cautions us to be careful. (paragraph 3)") would support it. If Part A was about fear being a basic emotion, the fourth option. If about physical sensations, the first. If about people's reaction, the third.

Since the problem is about supporting an answer (likely about fear's function or nature), and without Part A, but if we assume a common Part A about fear's purpose, the second option is likely.

To determine the best supporting sentence, we analyze each option. If Part A (not provided) was about fear's role as a warning, the sentence "Fear can be like a warning, a signal that cautions us to be careful. (paragraph 3)" directly supports it by explaining fear's cautionary function. Other options focus on intensity (first), people’s excitement (third), or basic emotion (fourth), which would support different Part A answers. Assuming Part A relates to fear’s warning role, this option is the best.

Answer:

B. Fear can be like a warning, a signal that cautions us to be careful. (paragraph 3)