The acquisition of language has left behind _____,and as a result we must look at the ____ of our nonhuman relatives.
A)no DNA fingerprints,fossils
B)no fossil remnants,behavior and brains
C)no anthropological traces of its emergence,fossils
D)no fossil fingerprints,archaeological sites

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The statement implies that there are no fossil remnants left behind from the acquisition of language, so options A, C, and D can be ruled out. This leaves option B, which suggests that we must look at the behavior and brains of nonhuman relatives to better understand the evolution of language. Therefore, B is the best choice.

The Acquisition of Language Has Left Behind _____,And as a Result