Wyoming and Colorado

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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #52399 Wyoming and Colorado

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Some interesting facts about the great reptilian fossils recently discovered in Wyoming and Colorado have come to light. The bones represent reptiles of many sizes, from that of a cat up to one sixty feet high. The latter, found at Como, Wyoming, belonged to the crocodile order; but the remains give that the animal stood up on its hind legs, like a kangaroo. Another found in Colorado is estimated to have been 100 feet long. A great many remains of the same general class, but belonging to different species, have been collected and sent East. Among them from three to four hundred specimens of the dinosaur, and about a thousand pterodactyls, have been shipped from Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. The wings of one of the latter were from thirty to forty feet from tip to tip. Seventeen different species of these flying dragons have been found in the chalk of western Kansas. There have also been found six species of toothed birds. Comparatively little has been done toward classifying the late finds, and the task is such an one. Great importance is attached to them, however, since nothing of the kind had been found in America until a little over a year ago and great had been laid by certain geologists on their absence. Another remarkable feature of the discovery was that the fossils which had been reported as not existing in this country had hardly been brought to light in one locality before thousands of tons of them were simultaneously discovered in half a dozen different .

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Correct answer: found

Explanation: The word 'found' is the past participle of 'find,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of discovering the bones. It aligns with the context of the sentence, indicating that the bones have been discovered in Wyoming and Colorado.

Meaning: 'Found' means to have discovered something that was previously hidden or unknown.

Wrong options:

forecasted: 'Forecasted' means predicted or estimated, which does not fit the context of having discovered physical bones.
felony: 'Felony' refers to a serious crime and is unrelated to the context of discovering fossils.
frustration: 'Frustration' denotes a feeling of annoyance or disappointment, which does not apply to the action of discovering fossils.

Correct answer: evidence

Explanation: The word 'evidence' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates proof or indication of something. Contextually, it suggests that the remains provide proof of the animal's behavior.

Meaning: 'Evidence' refers to information or signs that help to prove something.

Wrong options:

emission: 'Emission' refers to the act of producing or discharging something, typically gases or radiation, which does not fit the context of providing proof.
evening: 'Evening' is a time of day and does not relate to the context of providing proof about the animal's behavior.
emotional: 'Emotional' describes feelings and does not fit as a noun in this context.

Correct answer: enormous

Explanation: The word 'enormous' is an adjective that describes something very large or significant. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the scale of the task of classifying the finds.

Meaning: 'Enormous' means extremely large or great in size or extent.

Wrong options:

element: 'Element' refers to a fundamental or essential part, which does not convey the scale of the task.
eventually: 'Eventually' is an adverb indicating time, which does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe the task.
emphasize: 'Emphasize' is a verb meaning to give special importance to something, which does not fit as a description of the task.

Correct answer: stress

Explanation: The word 'stress' is a noun that refers to emphasis or importance placed on something. It fits grammatically and contextually, indicating the significance that geologists placed on the absence of these fossils.

Meaning: 'Stress' in this context means importance or emphasis given to a particular issue.

Wrong options:

security: 'Security' refers to safety or protection, which does not relate to the context of importance regarding fossils.
seldom: 'Seldom' is an adverb meaning rarely, which does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe the importance placed on the fossils.
scrutinize: 'Scrutinize' is a verb meaning to examine closely, which does not fit as a noun in this context.

Correct answer: places

Explanation: The word 'places' is a plural noun that refers to locations. It fits grammatically and contextually, indicating multiple locations where fossils were discovered.

Meaning: 'Places' means specific locations or areas.

Wrong options:

parallel: 'Parallel' refers to lines or situations that are similar, which does not fit the context of locations.
patience: 'Patience' is a noun referring to the ability to wait without frustration, which does not relate to the context of discovery.
penalty: 'Penalty' refers to a punishment for an offense, which is unrelated to the context of discovering fossils.

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