most of the more static exhibits, w hen Tyrannosaurus rex sensed their movements, it lashed its 10- foot tail, then its head and bellowed. The model took a team of Japanese engineers three months to construct and it now a height of 12 feet, about three quarters the size of a fully grown T rex. When the creature, which was temporarily installed yesterday in the front hall, is to its permanent home in the dinosaur gallery, it will also smell. The dinosaur was a messy eater which probably flattened its prey under one foot, and it would have had revolting breath. Its mouth serrated teeth like steak knives and food would have remained trapped in the teeth. The present-day model incorporates a of new information about the species after important finds in the last 30 years.
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Correct answer: Unlike
Explanation: The word 'Unlike' is used to indicate a contrast between the new arrival and the more static exhibits, fitting grammatically as it introduces a comparison. It aligns contextually with the sentence, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the Tyrannosaurus rex compared to other exhibits.
Meaning: 'Unlike' means 'not similar to' or 'dissimilar from,' highlighting the difference between the new arrival and the static exhibits.
Wrong options:
- Apart: The word 'Apart' suggests separation but does not convey the intended contrast in this context.
- Contrary: 'Contrary' implies opposition but is not used correctly in this comparative structure.
- Dissimilar: While 'Dissimilar' indicates a lack of similarity, it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'Unlike'.
Correct answer: threw back
Explanation: The phrase 'threw back' fits grammatically as it describes an action performed by the Tyrannosaurus rex, indicating a sudden movement. Contextually, it aligns with the description of the dinosaur reacting to perceived movements.
Meaning: 'Threw back' means to move something backward forcefully, in this case, the dinosaur's head, suggesting a dramatic action.
Wrong options:
- set up: 'Set up' implies establishing something, which does not fit the context of the dinosaur's action.
- putt down: 'Putt down' is not a standard phrase; it likely refers to 'put down,' which does not convey the intended action of the dinosaur.
- called on: 'Called on' suggests a request for someone to do something, which is unrelated to the physical action described.
Correct answer: reaches
Explanation: The verb 'reaches' is in the present tense, fitting grammatically with the sentence structure that describes the current state of the model. Contextually, it indicates the height the model achieves.
Meaning: 'Reaches' means to extend to a certain point or level, in this case, the height of the model.
Wrong options:
- arrives: 'Arrives' implies coming to a place, which does not accurately describe the height of the model.
- makes: 'Makes' suggests creation or formation, which does not fit the context of measuring height.
- extends: 'Extends' implies lengthening but does not convey the idea of achieving a specific height as effectively as 'reaches'.
Correct answer: transported
Explanation: The word 'transported' is the correct past participle form that fits grammatically in the passive construction of the sentence. Contextually, it describes the action of moving the dinosaur to its permanent location.
Meaning: 'Transported' means to carry or move something from one place to another, in this case, the dinosaur model.
Wrong options:
- deported: 'Deported' refers to the removal of someone from a country, which is not relevant to the context of moving a museum exhibit.
- exported: 'Exported' implies sending goods to another country, which does not fit the context of moving within the museum.
- imported: 'Imported' suggests bringing goods into a country, which is not applicable here as the dinosaur is being moved within the museum.
Correct answer: contained
Explanation: The verb 'contained' fits grammatically as it describes what the mouth of the dinosaur held. Contextually, it indicates that the serrated teeth were part of the mouth's structure.
Meaning: 'Contained' means to have something within, in this case, the serrated teeth in the dinosaur's mouth.
Wrong options:
- included: 'Included' suggests being part of a larger group, which does not accurately describe the relationship of the teeth to the mouth.
- grasped: 'Grasped' implies holding something firmly, which does not fit the context of describing the mouth's structure.
- enclosed: 'Enclosed' suggests being surrounded or closed in, which is not the most accurate term for describing the teeth within the mouth.
Correct answer: wealth
Explanation: The noun 'wealth' fits grammatically as it refers to a large amount of information. Contextually, it emphasizes the abundance of new findings about the species.
Meaning: 'Wealth' means a large quantity or abundance of something, in this case, information about the dinosaur species.
Wrong options:
- substance: 'Substance' refers to the physical matter or essence of something, which does not convey the idea of a large amount of information.
- fullness: 'Fullness' implies being filled to capacity, which does not accurately describe the richness of information as effectively as 'wealth.'
- fortune: 'Fortune' typically refers to luck or wealth in terms of money, which is not relevant to the context of information about the species.
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