Question

which phrase from the paragraph helps explain how retrievers got their name? play well with children carry them back are intelligent eager to please

Explanation:

To determine which phrase explains how retrievers got their name, we analyze the meaning of "retrievers". Retrievers are named for their ability to retrieve (bring back) objects. Among the options, "carry them back" relates to retrieving (bringing back), while the other options describe their behavior with children, intelligence, or eagerness to please, which don't explain the name origin.

Answer:

B. carry them back