sandy217 wrote:For almost five thousand years after its beginning 2.5 million years ago, Homo habilis roamed the earth, lived in semi-permanent camps, gathered food and shared their economy.

A. For almost five thousand years after its beginning 2.5 million years ago,
B. Beginning 2.5 million years ago for a period of almost five thousand years,
C. Beginning a period of almost five thousand years 2.5 million years ago,
D. During five thousand years, a period beginning 2.5 million years ago,
E. Over a period of five thousand years beginning 2.5 million years ago,

[spoiler]Y not D ?

OA E
Please state reasons other than awkward.I am not convinced with awkwardness [/spoiler]

sandy217 wrote:For almost five thousand years after its beginning 2.5 million years ago, Homo habilis roamed the earth, lived in semi-permanent camps, gathered food and shared their economy.

E. Over a period of five thousand years beginning 2.5 million years ago,
Here beginning 2.5 million years ago is modifying period
So the meaning is: Over a period[of X] THAT began 2.5 million years ago, Homo did X,Y,Z.
this is clear and concise.

[spoiler]Y not D ?
OA E
Please state reasons other than awkward.I am not convinced with awkwardness [/spoiler]