1. _______________ The majority of superstitions about crows and ravens suggest that these birds bring
bad luck. People should beware when they see such birds. Maybe these birds have bad reputations
because they are scavengers. Because these birds often accompany scenes of terrible events, like battles,
people connect the birds with misfortune. There is even an old wives’ tale that says when a single crow
flies over your head, death is in the near future!
(A) We should beware of crows flying over our heads.
(B) Old wives’ tales are all superstitions.
(C) Some people are inclined to believe certain animals can bring bad luck with them.
(D) Some people suggest wiping out all crows and ravens because they bring nothing but bad luck.