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Correct answer: species
Explanation: The term 'species' refers to a group of living organisms that share common characteristics, which fits grammatically as a noun that aligns with 'members of our' in the context of the sentence. It also makes sense contextually, as the passage discusses how different groups of beings communicate, which is relevant to species as a biological classification.
Meaning: 'Species' means a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, highlighting the biological aspect of communication among different life forms.
Wrong options:
- special: The word 'special' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a group of organisms.
- specified: The term 'specified' is a past participle and does not function as a noun, making it unsuitable in this context.
- sample: 'Sample' refers to a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like, which does not convey the idea of a group of organisms.
Correct answer: intentions
Explanation: The word 'intentions' refers to the purpose or aim behind someone's actions, which fits grammatically as a noun that complements the phrase 'details of the sounds contain.' Contextually, it aligns with the idea that sounds convey information about the speaker's motives or feelings.
Meaning: 'Intentions' means the aims or plans that someone has, indicating what the speaker is trying to communicate through their sounds.
Wrong options:
- dimensions: 'Dimensions' refers to measurable extents of an object, which does not relate to the communicative aspect of sounds.
- extensions: The term 'extensions' implies a lengthening or broadening, which does not fit the context of conveying information about a person's motives.
- retentions: 'Retentions' refers to the act of keeping something, which does not align with the idea of conveying intentions through sound.
Correct answer: sharing
Explanation: The word 'sharing' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action of distributing or communicating ideas. Contextually, it aligns with the passage's theme of communication and the exchange of thoughts among humans.
Meaning: 'Sharing' means to give a portion of something to others, in this case, ideas, emphasizing the collaborative nature of human communication.
Wrong options:
- wearing: The term 'wearing' refers to having something on one's body, which does not relate to the act of communicating ideas.
- grating: 'Grating' implies a harsh sound or action, which does not fit the context of sharing ideas.
- mending: 'Mending' means to repair something, which is unrelated to the concept of communication or sharing ideas.
Correct answer: occured
Explanation: The word 'occured' is the correct past tense of 'occur,' fitting grammatically as it completes the phrase 'never would have' in a logical manner. Contextually, it aligns with the idea that certain thoughts would not have come to mind without the influence of speech.
Meaning: 'Occured' means to happen or take place, indicating that certain thoughts were not present until prompted by external communication.
Wrong options:
- restored: The term 'restored' means to bring back something to its original state, which does not fit the context of thoughts coming to mind.
- waked: 'Waked' is the past tense of 'wake,' which does not relate to the emergence of thoughts in this context.
- reckoned: 'Reckoned' means to consider or regard, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed in this sentence.
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