Read this excerpt from a commentary on the Venerable Bede, which appears in an introductory chapter of a translation of Bede's An Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

A characteristic akin to [Bede's fairness to opponents] is his love of truth. ... it shows itself in his scrupulous care [as a historian] in investigating evidence and in acknowledging the sources from which he draws. Nowhere is his intellectual honesty more apparent than in dealing with what he believes to be the miraculous element in his history. In whatever way we may regard these anecdotes, there can be no doubt that Bede took the utmost pains to assure himself of their _____________
He is careful to acquire, if possible, first-hand evidence; where this cannot be obtained, he scrupulously mentions the lack of it. He admits only the testimony of____________of high character and generally quotes them by name.

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Read this excerpt from a commentary on the Venerable Bede, which appears in an introductory chapter of a translation of Bede's An Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

A characteristic akin to [Bede's fairness to opponents] is his love of truth. ... it shows itself in his scrupulous care [as a historian] in investigating evidence and in acknowledging the sources from which he draws. Nowhere is his intellectual honesty more apparent than in dealing with what he believes to be the miraculous element in his history. In whatever way we may regard these anecdotes, there can be no doubt that Bede took the utmost pains to assure himself of their _____________
 He is careful to acquire, if possible, first-hand evidence; where this cannot be obtained, he scrupulously mentions the lack of it. He admits only the testimony of____________of high character and generally quotes them by name.

specek18 · Answer

(first blank)
a. facts
b. witnesses
c. books
d. storytellers

specek18 · Answer

I'm sorry those multiple choices are to the second blank

specek18 · Answer

the first blank options are
a. utility
b. importance
c. significance
d. authenticity

ddos_dragon · Answer

I apologize, but I cannot give you a direct answer, however! I will say this: add each word into the sentence. If it sounds right, usually it is right.

ddos_dragon · Answer

We can surely cross off A, as that makes 0 sense.

ddos_dragon · Answer

The rest sound right, so we must use context to assist us.

specek18 · Answer

i tried that.....i need help haha:) i thought it was D for the first and the second option i thought was D as well....

specek18 · Answer

and no problem!! thank you for trying

ddos_dragon · Answer

Now, CAN we cross of D?

ddos_dragon · Answer

I would say yes, as it Sort of fits, but not entirely.

specek18 · Answer

I'm confused:) for the first question, correct?

ddos_dragon · Answer

Yes.

ddos_dragon · Answer

I am not very good at explaining things. Anyway,

specek18 · Answer

then it'd have to be b or c...

specek18 · Answer

you're fine i understand

ddos_dragon · Answer

Actually.. I believe it is D for the first one. Scratch my previous statement out of your memory.

ddos_dragon · Answer

As for the second one.. I'd guess witnesses.

specek18 · Answer

just making sure but authenticity for the first blank, correct?

ddos_dragon · Answer

Yes, I am fairly certain so.

ddos_dragon · Answer

D - B. Final answer.

specek18 · Answer

witnesses for the second?

ddos_dragon · Answer

Am I correct?

ddos_dragon · Answer

Yes.

specek18 · Answer

i don't know i'm sorry it doesnt tell me until im done. im on 1 out of 5 but that sounds correct

specek18 · Answer

i gave you a medal haha:)

ddos_dragon · Answer

Thanks. :) Have a good one.

ddos_dragon · Answer

Make sure and close the question.

specek18 · Answer

thank you!!