What often precedes mating?\nOptions:\n- (A) A Greek letter\n- (B) competition\n- (C) friendship\n- (D) birth of a child\n- (E) death\n- (F) Chemical energy\n- (G) pregnancy\n- (H) sweating
Let's think step by step.
(C)
Mating is generally preceded by courtship.

Friendship usually precedes courtship, and courtship, marriage.

Friendship often comes before mating.

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The final answer: (C)