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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35450 Sharks
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Down  the  road,  the  study  authors  write,  a  better  understanding  of  sharks’    may  help  scientists  learn  more  about  what  drives  their  choice  of  things  like  prey  and  .  Some  sharks  are  shy,  and  some  are  outgoing;  some  are  ,  and  some  prefer  to  stick  close  to  what  they  know,  information  that  could  prove  useful  in  making  sense  of  larger  species-wide  behaviour  .  But  unfortunately  for  misadventure-prone  clown  fish  everywhere,  all  of  them,  save  for  a  handful  of  animated  Disney  exceptions,  still  see  fish  as  food,  not  friends.

personalities extrovert habits inhabitants patterns habitat adventurous dangerous habitant traits

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Correct answer: personalities

Explanation: The word 'personalities' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that aligns with the subject 'a better understanding of sharks’.' Contextually, it refers to the different behavioral traits of sharks, which is the main focus of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Personalities' refers to the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person or animal unique.

Wrong options:

  • habitant: 'Habitant' refers to a person or animal that inhabits a particular place, which does not fit the context of discussing behavioral traits.
  • habits: 'Habits' are regular practices or routines, which do not capture the broader concept of personality traits.
  • traits: 'Traits' are specific characteristics but do not encompass the full idea of personality as a whole.
  • extrovert: 'Extrovert' is a specific type of personality that is outgoing, which does not fit as it does not represent the broader range of shark personalities.
  • dangerous: 'Dangerous' is an adjective describing a risk or threat, which does not relate to the concept of personality.
  • habitat: 'Habitat' refers to the natural environment of an organism, which is unrelated to the concept of personality.
Correct answer: habitat

Explanation: The term 'habitat' is a noun that fits grammatically as it complements the phrase 'choice of things like prey and.' Contextually, it refers to the environment where sharks live, which is relevant to their behavior and choices.

Meaning: 'Habitat' refers to the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

Wrong options:

  • habitant: 'Habitant' refers to a person or animal that lives in a particular place, which does not fit as it does not describe the environment itself.
  • dangerous: 'Dangerous' is an adjective that describes a risk or threat, which does not relate to the context of environmental choices.
  • personalities: 'Personalities' refers to the behavioral traits of sharks, which does not fit as it is not an environmental term.
  • patterns: 'Patterns' refers to repeated or regular forms, which does not describe the living environment of sharks.
  • habits: 'Habits' are regular practices or routines, which do not describe the environment where sharks live.
  • traits: 'Traits' are specific characteristics, which do not relate to the concept of habitat.
Correct answer: adventurous

Explanation: The word 'adventurous' is an adjective that fits grammatically as it describes the type of sharks being discussed. Contextually, it highlights the behavior of some sharks that are willing to explore beyond their usual surroundings.

Meaning: 'Adventurous' describes someone or something that is willing to take risks or try new experiences.

Wrong options:

  • dangerous: 'Dangerous' is an adjective that describes a risk or threat, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of behavior.
  • extrovert: 'Extrovert' is a specific personality type that is outgoing, which does not fit as it does not encompass the broader behavior of sharks.
  • habits: 'Habits' are regular practices or routines, which do not describe a personality trait or behavior.
  • traits: 'Traits' are specific characteristics but do not convey the sense of exploration implied by 'adventurous.'
  • personalities: 'Personalities' refers to the overall behavioral characteristics, which does not specifically describe the willingness to explore.
  • habitant: 'Habitant' refers to a person or animal that lives in a particular place, which does not fit the context of describing behavior.
Correct answer: patterns

Explanation: The word 'patterns' is a plural noun that fits grammatically as it refers to the recurring behaviors of sharks. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of understanding broader species-wide behaviors based on individual shark behaviors.

Meaning: 'Patterns' refer to repeated or regular forms or behaviors that can be observed in a group.

Wrong options:

  • dangerous: 'Dangerous' is an adjective that describes a risk or threat, which does not fit as it does not relate to behavioral observations.
  • habitant: 'Habitant' refers to a person or animal that lives in a particular place, which does not fit the context of behavioral analysis.
  • habits: 'Habits' are regular practices or routines, which do not capture the broader concept of patterns in behavior.
  • personalities: 'Personalities' refers to individual traits, which does not encompass the collective behaviors implied by 'patterns.'
  • traits: 'Traits' are specific characteristics but do not convey the idea of recurring behaviors across a species.
  • extrovert: 'Extrovert' is a specific personality type that is outgoing, which does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of patterns.

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