Ideas must now be supported _ facts in order to be acceptable to the people who use the scientific method.
Correct answer: A. By
- A. By
- B. From
- C. Of
- D. To
Explanation
The correct answer is A) By.Explanation:- The sentence should read "Ideas must now be supported by facts in order to be acceptable to the people who use the scientific method".- The preposition "by" indicates the means or method of support, which is the correct choice in this context.- Using "by" shows that facts provide the evidence or basis for supporting ideas.
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