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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #34580 Primates
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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With  their  punk  hairstyles  and  bright  colors,  marmosets  and  tamarins  are  among  the  most  attractive  primates  on  earth.  These  fast-moving,  lightweight  animals  live  in  the  rainforests  of  South  America.  Their  small  size    it  easy  for  them  to  dart  about  the  trees,  catching  insects  and  small  animals  such  as  lizards,  frogs,  and  snails.  Marmosets  have  another  unusual  food    -  they  use  their  chisel-like  incisor  teeth  to  dig  into  tree  bark  and  lap  up  the  gummy  sap  that  seeps  out,  leaving  telltale,  oval-shaped  holes  in  the    when  they  have  finished.  But  as  vast  tracts  of  rainforest  are  cleared  for  plantations  and  cattle  ranches  marmosets  and  tamarins  are  in  serious    of  extinction.  

classify branches describe source makes danger step

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Correct answer: makes

Explanation: The verb 'makes' is the correct choice as it agrees with the singular subject 'size' and fits the grammatical structure of the sentence, indicating that the small size is the reason for their agility in the trees.

Meaning: 'Makes' means to cause or enable something to happen, in this case, the small size enabling movement.

Wrong options:

  • step: The word 'step' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not relate to the action of enabling movement.
  • source: While 'source' is a noun, it does not fit the verb structure needed here, as it does not describe an action related to size.
  • describe: 'Describe' is a verb that does not fit the context, as it does not relate to the subject's ability to move.
  • danger: 'Danger' is a noun that does not fit the verb structure required in this sentence.
  • branches: 'Branches' is a noun that does not relate to the action of making something easier or possible.
  • classify: 'Classify' is a verb that does not fit the context of enabling movement.
Correct answer: source

Explanation: The word 'source' is a noun that fits the context of the sentence, indicating where the marmosets obtain their food. It aligns with the preceding clause about their unusual feeding habits.

Meaning: 'Source' refers to the origin or place from which something comes, in this case, their food.

Wrong options:

  • makes: 'Makes' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to a type of food or origin.
  • step: 'Step' is a noun that does not relate to food or its origin.
  • describe: 'Describe' is a verb that does not fit the context of identifying a type of food.
  • danger: 'Danger' is a noun that does not relate to food and does not fit in this context.
  • branches: 'Branches' is a noun that refers to parts of a tree, which does not relate to food.
  • classify: 'Classify' is a verb that does not fit the context of identifying a source of food.
Correct answer: branches

Explanation: The word 'branches' is a plural noun that fits the context of the sentence, referring to the parts of the trees where the marmosets leave holes after feeding. It maintains grammatical consistency with the preceding text.

Meaning: 'Branches' refers to the limbs of a tree, which are relevant to the feeding behavior of marmosets.

Wrong options:

  • makes: 'Makes' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to a physical part of the tree.
  • step: 'Step' is a noun that does not relate to the context of tree parts.
  • source: 'Source' is a noun that refers to origin, which does not fit the context of tree anatomy.
  • danger: 'Danger' is a noun that does not relate to the physical structure of trees.
  • classify: 'Classify' is a verb that does not fit the context of identifying tree parts.
Correct answer: danger

Explanation: The word 'danger' is a noun that fits the context of the sentence, indicating the risk of extinction faced by marmosets and tamarins. It aligns with the overall sentiment of concern for their survival.

Meaning: 'Danger' refers to the possibility of harm or adverse outcomes, in this case, extinction.

Wrong options:

  • makes: 'Makes' is a verb that does not fit the context of indicating a risk or threat.
  • step: 'Step' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of risk or danger.
  • source: 'Source' is a noun that does not fit the context of indicating a threat to survival.
  • branches: 'Branches' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of danger or risk.
  • classify: 'Classify' is a verb that does not fit the context of indicating a risk or threat.

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