Penguins and Sea Lions have a permanent residence; in addition Killer Whales are regular visitors as the icy waters make the perfect feeding ground. Recently, these fascinating creatures have caught the of wildlife tourists wishing to catch sight of these any many more wild species in one of the few remaining purely natural habitats left earth.
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Correct answer: around
Explanation: The word 'around' fits grammatically as it indicates the location of the towns in relation to the coast. It is a preposition that conveys the idea of being in the vicinity of something, which is appropriate in this context.
Meaning: 'Around' means in the vicinity of or surrounding something.
Wrong options:
- excess: 'Excess' is a noun that refers to an amount greater than necessary, which does not fit as a preposition in this context.
- been: 'Been' is the past participle of 'be' and does not function as a preposition, making it grammatically incorrect here.
- in: 'In' is a preposition but does not convey the same meaning of proximity as 'around' does in this context.
- only: 'Only' is an adverb that limits or specifies, which does not fit as a preposition for location.
- attention: 'Attention' is a noun and does not serve as a preposition, making it unsuitable for this blank.
- attain: 'Attain' is a verb meaning to achieve or reach, which does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
- imply: 'Imply' is a verb that means to suggest or indicate indirectly, which does not fit as a preposition.
Correct answer: been
Explanation: The word 'been' is the past participle of 'be' and fits grammatically as it is used in the passive voice construction 'has been said.' This aligns with the context of stating a fact about the sheep population.
Meaning: 'Been' indicates the state of having existed or occurred, often used in perfect tenses.
Wrong options:
- excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
- around: 'Around' is a preposition and does not fit as a verb in this sentence.
- in: 'In' is a preposition that does not serve as a verb and is therefore incorrect here.
- only: 'Only' is an adverb that does not fit as a verb in this context.
- attention: 'Attention' is a noun and cannot function as a verb, making it unsuitable for this blank.
- attain: 'Attain' is a verb meaning to achieve, but it does not fit the context of stating something that has been said.
- imply: 'Imply' is a verb that means to suggest indirectly, which does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
Correct answer: only
Explanation: The word 'only' serves as an adverb that limits the subject to the hardiest animals, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the exclusivity of those animals that can survive in such harsh conditions.
Meaning: 'Only' means solely or exclusively, indicating that no other animals can survive.
Wrong options:
- excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as an adverb in this context.
- been: 'Been' is a past participle and does not function as an adverb, making it incorrect here.
- around: 'Around' is a preposition and does not fit as an adverb in this context.
- in: 'In' is a preposition that does not convey the limiting meaning required here.
- attention: 'Attention' is a noun and cannot serve as an adverb, making it unsuitable for this blank.
- attain: 'Attain' is a verb meaning to achieve, which does not fit the context of limiting the subject.
- imply: 'Imply' is a verb that means to suggest indirectly, which does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
Correct answer: attention
Explanation: The word 'attention' is a noun that fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'caught.' This aligns with the context of wildlife tourists being drawn to the creatures.
Meaning: 'Attention' refers to the notice or interest given to someone or something.
Wrong options:
- excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the act of capturing interest or notice.
- around: 'Around' is a preposition and does not fit as a noun in this context.
- been: 'Been' is a past participle and cannot serve as a noun, making it incorrect here.
- in: 'In' is a preposition and does not fit as a noun in this context.
- only: 'Only' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun, making it unsuitable for this blank.
- attain: 'Attain' is a verb meaning to achieve, which does not fit the context of capturing interest.
- imply: 'Imply' is a verb that means to suggest indirectly, which does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
Correct answer: on
Explanation: The word 'on' is a preposition that fits grammatically as it indicates the location of the habitats in relation to the earth. It is appropriate in this context as it conveys the idea of being situated upon something.
Meaning: 'On' means in contact with or supported by a surface, indicating location.
Wrong options:
- excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not fit as a preposition in this context.
- around: 'Around' is a preposition but does not convey the specific meaning of location as 'on' does in this context.
- been: 'Been' is a past participle and does not function as a preposition, making it incorrect here.
- in: 'In' is a preposition but does not convey the same meaning of being situated upon something as 'on' does.
- only: 'Only' is an adverb that does not fit as a preposition in this context.
- attention: 'Attention' is a noun and cannot serve as a preposition, making it unsuitable for this blank.
- attain: 'Attain' is a verb meaning to achieve, which does not fit the context of indicating location.
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