The Article states: Because the way seals produce sounds is very similar to the way humans do, making seals optimal test subjects. By studying how seals control their vocal cords when they serenade, scientists think they can come to a better understanding of how mammals—including humans—learn or relearn to speak, which could result in new treatments for people who need speech therapy. The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________. A.suggest that seals are the most easily trained of all sea mammals B.explain why some humans have trouble making certain sounds C.point out why the researchers wanted to teach gray seals how to sing D.describe the way in which gray seals were taught how to sing
I apologize for any confusion. Based on the information provided in the passage, it seems that the author's purpose for writing the passage is to explain how studying seals' vocal abilities can lead to a better understanding of how mammals, including humans, learn or relearn to speak, potentially leading to new treatments for speech therapy. Therefore, the correct answer would be C.
