SAT English Practice Question

The writer, whose work is largely focused on how humans think, argues that the main distinction between humans and other animals is not whether they have language, but how complex their reasoning abilities are. The author uses the example of chimpanzees to illustrate this point. While chimpanzees are capable of using tools, the author states that they are not able to understand the concepts that drive human use of tools. The author concludes by suggesting that it’s important to acknowledge the complexity of human thought and reasoning abilities, which is what separates us from other animals. What is the most likely reason why the author cites the example of chimpanzees?

1. A.demonstrate that humans are the only species that can understand the concepts behind the use of tools.
2. B.show that there are no clear distinctions between how humans and chimpanzees use tools.
3. C.suggest that chimpanzees are capable of more advanced reasoning than previously thought.
4. D.illustrate that humans are able to understand the concepts behind the use of tools in a way that chimpanzees are not.