Read the sentences from the passage.

"Some people believe that the Shakespeare plays and sonnets were not written by the famous man from Stratford-upon-Avon, but rather by Edward de Vere."

"Those who support de Vere as the possible author like to point out that William Shakespeare never traveled far from his home in England."

Which conclusion is best supported by the sentences?

A.

Edward de Vere was William Shakespeare's guide and the inspiration for his plays and sonnets.

B.

Edward de Vere was a much better author than William Shakespeare.

C.

Edward de Vere and William Shakespeare were the same person.

D.

Edward de Vere was perhaps the original author of William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.

D. Edward de Vere was perhaps the original author of William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.