Question

1. credentials are an author’s ______

letters.
beliefs.
qualifications.
ideas.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the meaning of "credentials." Credentials refer to the qualifications, achievements, or documents that prove a person's suitability or authority. "Letters" are just written correspondence, "beliefs" are personal convictions, and "ideas" are thoughts. So "qualifications" matches the definition of credentials.

Answer:

C. qualifications (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with C being "qualifications")