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David is in third grade. Which of these people would be David’s ancestor?(1 point)
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his second cousin who lives in the same town
his second cousin who lives in the same town

his grandmother, who lives in another state
his grandmother, who lives in another state

his best friend’s great great great grandfather
his best friend’s great great great grandfather

his first relative to move to the U.S. in 1850
his first relative to move to the U.S. in 1850
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Answer 1

An ancestor is a person from whom one is descended, such as a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent. Considering the options provided:

• His second cousin who lives in the same town: This person is not an ancestor; they are a relative of the same generation.

• His grandmother, who lives in another state: This person is indeed an ancestor, as she is a direct relative from a previous generation.

• His best friend’s great, great, great grandfather: This person is an ancestor to someone else (David’s friend), but not to David himself.

• His first relative to move to the U.S. in 1850: This person could be considered an ancestor if they are a direct ancestor, but the relationship is unclear without more context.

The correct answer is: his grandmother, who lives in another state.