Answer:
The first statement is the best option.
Dear friend (whatever name you want), I want to send my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Your mother was an amazing woman and she will truly be missed. If there’s anything you need i’m here for you.
<span>B. It quotes a scientist who seems to know a lot about the topic.
A and C are completely wrong. D is a maybe choice, but is wrong because anyone can use real people and places to create a work of fiction. Having a direct quote from a seemingly credible source would lead people to believe the text as fact.</span>
<span>to consider the reasons why the Japanese decided to attack Pearl Harbor</span>
